We are more familiar with dental anxiety than you might expect. Anxiety affects many of our patients, and yet many people who are fearful of coming to the dentist continue to visit our Louisiana dental center. The reasons for that will vary from patient to patient. That's why we offer a number of ways to ease anxiety at Bayou Dental Group. One … [Read more...]
A Root Canal Should Not Cause You Pain
Even if you don't have dental anxiety normally, the words "root canal" can bring on a sense of worry. Much of this is the result of misunderstandings about the root canal procedure. We don't want to blame Hollywood for those misperceptions, but movie portrayals of dentists have not helped. Too many people have come to associate root canals with … [Read more...]
Oral Sedation To Handle With Dental Anxiety
At Bayou Dental Group, we consider Monroe, LA, and the surrounding area to be part of our community. As dental professionals, we care about the oral health of every member of our community. But we know that we aren't able to help everyone. One of the reasons why is dental anxiety. Dental anxiety can be unpleasant for anyone who is experiencing … [Read more...]
Oral Sedation Can Make Dental Care Easier
If someone told you that he or she has never been afraid of anything, then you would probably think that either (A) they were lying or (B) they were joking. Everyone is afraid of something, and we know quite well that many people are afraid of coming to the dentist. Dental anxiety can come from a lot of places, but we don't want that to stop … [Read more...]
How We Help Patients With Dental Anxiety
Sam was scared of the dentist. He didn't always feel that way, however. He wouldn't say he enjoyed going to the dentist as a child, but it didn't bother him. The dentist and the hygienists were so nice. Then, he got a cavity as an adult. The dentist he was going to at that time made him feel ashamed of what had happened. Even though the dentist … [Read more...]