If the thought of going to the dentist sends chills down your spine and sets your heart racing, you probably have what’s known as dental anxiety. Millions of Americans experience some level of fear about their dental visit. In fact, an estimated 58% of them are so afraid, they skip dental appointments altogether! While this is understandable, … [Read more...]
Reasons To Try Oral Sedation [INFOGRAPHIC]
When you let dental anxiety keep you from routine trips to the dentist, you’re putting yourself at risk for all sorts of health problems down the road. It can also keep you from having the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. One of the most effective ways our team at Bayou Dental Group can help patients overcome dental anxiety is with oral … [Read more...]
Sedation Dentistry: A Good Way To Deal With Dental Anxiety
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...]
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...]