80 percent of adults in
America fear their dentists. Half of them allow their fear to prevent
them from seeing theirs even if they understand that dental care is
necessary in maintaining the health of their teeth and gums. If you
are one of those people who get anxious when showing up for dental
appointments, you may try one of the following tricks:
Play some music
One of the biggest
sources of anxiety for patients in the dental office is the noise
that the dental equipment makes when they are used. When awaiting
your turn, avoid overhearing such noises from your seat by carrying a
music player with you. Listen to the type of music that relaxes you
or makes you happy to take your attention away from the thought of
the dental procedure.
Avoid the lights
The
overhead light attached to the dental chair is necessary for the
dentist to be able to see clearly what is in your mouth, and because
of this, you cannot ask your dentist to turn it off even if it is a
source of discomfort for you. However, you are not barred from
wearing sunglasses to block the light from your eyes. At the same
time, these glasses can help you keep your eyes closed when you need
to deflect debris and water when undergoing certain procedures.
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