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6. Choose a low-stress appointment time.
Select a time for your dental visit when you’re less likely to be rushed or under pressure.
This might mean a Saturday or an early-morning appointment.
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2. Focus on breathing regularly and slowly during procedure
When people are nervous they tend to hold their breath, which decreases oxygen levels and further increases levels of panic.
You can learn some meditation techniques, focus on slow, regular breathing which helps reduce stress levels.
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4. Watch what you eat and drink.
Avoid caffeine before a dental appointment.
Eat high-protein foods which – unlike sugary foods – produce a calming effect.
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Tips for staying calm when you visit the dentist
- Share your fears: Trust and communication can benefit both you and your dentist. If you're tense or anxious, tell your dentist and the dental staff. Expressing your concerns will help your dentist adapt the treatment to your needs.
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5. Learn to use hand signals
You can learn some basic hand signals from the dentist itself to communicate during the procedure. When you feel uncomfortable, signal the dentist to ease off or stop the procedure. This also avoids any mishap from happening while your dentist is treating your teeth with a running instrument.
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7. Check for good reviews
If you’re looking for a dentist , ask friends and relatives for recommendations.
A good back ground review about a dentist from someone you trust can help reduce your an...
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3. Listen to some music
If the sound of the drill bothers you, bring along your favorite music playlist and earphones.
It is totally okay to listen to music through your headphone during a dental treatment.
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Dental Phobia
Dental phobia is real. Why the fear of the dentist?
People are anxious about dental visits for different reasons.
Some anticipate pain. Others worry that the dentist might be rushed or neglect their concerns. Additional stressors include negative memories of past expe...
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Set a time
Decide whether you’re more likely to stick with it in the morning or lunchtime or evening, and stick with that time.
If you don’t set a time, you’re more likely to put it off until you have more time or energy, and then put it off until the next day. Soon, it’s not a habit at all.
Be On Time !!!
Always add 25% to your time estimate to get anywhere or do any task. If you think it takes 30 minutes to get to work, give yourself 40 (technically, 37 1/2, but let’s not be ridiculous here!). If you need 12 working hours to finish a proposal, give yourself 15. The worst thing that could happen i...
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