If you have odontophobia or fear of dentists, you’re not alone. A study done in 2018 concluded that upwards of 60% of U.S. citizens suffer from it. It could be a fear that arose in childhood that stayed with you. Or it could be a lingering bad experience you had during your adult life.

Fear of dentists often leads to poor dental health because you don’t want to anywhere near a dental office. This is not only detrimental to your oral health but it’s also detrimental to your overall wellness. Bad dental hygiene can cause tartar buildup that leads to heart issues among other things.

This is all very avoidable. Modern dentistry provides many solutions that eliminate pain almost entirely, and there are modern methods to relax you while you’re in the dentist’s chair. Better oral health can be yours through sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry utilizes mild medications to alleviate stress and anxiety during your procedure. There are many options including: