Our Top 5 Tips For Dental Anxiety – Relax During Your Next Appointment!

If you get anxious at the dentist, you’re not alone. According to one survey, up to 36% of the population is affected by dental anxiety. And at White Dental Spa, our Dallas dentists are here to help. We specialize in treating anxious patients. Wondering how you can feel less anxious during your next appointment? Here are a few simple tips and recommendations.

1. Don’t Pack Your Schedule Before Or After Your Appointment

If possible, take the day off of work and make sure you don’t have any errands to run before or after your treatment. It can be really stressful to go to the dentist and get back to your daily routine right away.

Giving yourself more time to rest and relax before and after your appointment can make it a bit less intimidating. We even offer Saturday appointments at White Dental Spa, so we can accommodate you even if you have a busy weekday schedule.

2. Discuss Your Fear & Anxiety With Your Dentist

Before your treatment, discuss your fears and anxiety with Dr. Liu or Dr. Tung. This lets them learn a bit more about you, and discuss ways to reduce your fear.

For example, if you become anxious because you feel like you’re “not in control” during your appointment, Dr. Tung or Dr. Liu can ask for your approval every time they’re about to perform a new step of your dental surgery.

3. Distract Yourself During Your Appointment

Sometimes the best thing to do is to take your mind off of things during a dental procedure. You can distract yourself by watching a show on your phone, or by listening to a podcast, an audiobook, or your favorite music.

4. Focus On Your Breathing

Feeling anxious can cause you to take shallow breaths, reducing your oxygen intake and making you feel even more nervous and panicky.

So break the cycle. Focus on your breathing. Breathe deeply, evenly, and consistently. This ensures you will feel less anxious, and it also gives you something else to concentrate on, distracting you from your procedure.

5. Bring Someone With You For Moral Support

If you’re being sedated, you may need someone to drive you to and from our office. But even if you’re not getting treatment with sedation, having a loved one to keep you company while you wait for your appointment will help you feel less anxious about your procedure.

Come To White Dental Spa – Kind, Caring Dentistry With Sedation Available

At White Dental Spa, we can provide sedation dentistry to help you get the care you need if you have dental anxiety. We also use needle-free and drill-less dentistry at our office, which helps you feel more safe and comfortable during treatment.

So don’t wait. Contact us at (214) 484-1064 to schedule an appointment in Highland Park, Uptown, Turtle Creek, or Oaklawn right away. Dr. Tung and Dr. Liu are always accepting new patients.