Dental phobia keeps many people from seeing their dentists for regular check-ups, which could result in poor oral health. The British Dental Health Foundation has found that 1 in 10 people suffer from dental anxiety. Also, women are more likely to suffer from this phobia than men.<\/p>\n
The most common fear of visiting the dentist is having a tooth drilled and the local anesthetic injection. People are not born with a fear of the dentist. \u201cYou develop it and can overcome it\u201d, the Foundation stated in a press release.<\/p>\n
Today dentistry is much different than it used to be. It can be a pain free, anxiety free experience. Relaxation and sedation techniques have been proven in helping overcome dental phobias.<\/p>\n
Dr. George Kirtley offers sedation dentistry for patients with dental phobias and anxiety. For those that are very anxious or if you are undergoing a longer procedure we offer conscious sedation. This treatment uses a combination of medications that put you into a very relaxed dream like state.<\/p>\n
Many of our patients have commented that if they had known how comfortable treatment was under sedation they never would have had any worries about dental treatment. This is such a relaxing procedure that some people call it sleep dentistry.<\/p>\n
Let Dr. Kirtley help you overcome your dental fears. Make an appointment today. Contact Dr. Kirtley\u2019s office at 317-841-1111 or visit the website www.smilesbygeorge.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Source: Dental Tribune.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dental phobia keeps many people from seeing their dentists for regular check-ups, which could result in poor oral health. The British Dental Health Foundation has found that 1 in 10 people suffer from dental anxiety. Also, women are more likely to suffer from this phobia than men. The most common fear of visiting the dentist … Continue reading One in Ten suffers from Dental Phobia\u2026Sedation dentistry is the solution.<\/span>