Tag: dental phobia

Don’t Let Dental Fear Keep You from Getting the Treatment You Need

June 12, 2024April 16, 2020

Modern and safe anesthesia techniques can allow you to have dental procedures done without the anxiety associated with dentistry. It is estimated that between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to anxiety or fear. So if you fear going to the dentist, you are definitely not alone. Sometimes the term …

Updated: June 12, 2024

The Rising Popularity of Sedation Dentistry

March 28, 2025August 10, 2018

St. Louis woman after getting a filling at a dentist's office

It is estimated that up to 10% of people have a legitimate dental phobia, and another 50% or so feel significant dental anxiety. Recently, sedation dentistry has been taking the dental industry by storm. Between the internet, billboards, and newspapers, it seems like it is being advertised everywhere. This rise in popularity is no accident. …

Updated: March 28, 2025