are-you-struggling-with-dental-anxietyNot everyone is comfortable with the idea of visiting their dentist’s office. If you suffer from dental anxiety, you may feel an acute alarm when you contemplate going in for a routine dental checkup. The idea of having restorative work performed on a tooth can be upsetting as well. For patients who have this struggle, help in the form of dental sedation is available. Your dentist can make sure you feel relaxed during your visit, so that you can receive the help you need. You should know that avoiding the dentist makes it more likely you will ultimately need real help dealing with dental problems.

How Nitrous Oxide Helps Anxious Patients

Nitrous oxide is available to help patients who are dealing with dental anxiety. This relaxing gas can help you go through your routine checkup without undue concern. Many patients will ask about it when they need to have a dental filling or dental crown placed on a tooth. The effects of nitrous oxide can pass quickly enough that you will be able to drive yourself to and from your appointment.

Avoiding Your Dentist Can Leave You In Need Of More Advanced Restorative Care

Why is it a bad idea to put off dental treatment? If you wait to have a tooth taken care of, it can incur more damage from active tooth decay. You could ultimately put off treatment for so long that a cavity reaches your pulp, and causes you discomfort. In its worst form, a cavity can actually do so much damage that your dentist’s only choice is to extract your tooth.

Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!

Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.