Overcoming dental fears and anxieties with sedation dentistry in West Haven and Milford CT.

It is a well-known fact that many people are afraid of dentists. Certain dental procedures, such as a root canal, make people nervous just talking about it. This is the main reason people delay or avoid dental appointments even if they need dental care. Because of the options available with sedation dentistry, there is no longer the need to delay or avoid your visit to the dentist. Learn about dental fears and anxieties and let this not stop you from getting the dental care you need:

1. Because of dental anxiety and fear, on entering a dental clinic, an anxious patient is already terrified of what might happen to him before even beginning a dental procedure.
2. Dental fear and dental anxiety is generally triggered by direct or second hand experience.
3. People may have had unpleasant experiences from their previous dentists or dental procedures.
4. Second hand experiences may be gathered through what patients hear and see from media and from other people.
5. Whether due to dental fear or dental anxiety, the pain threshold of a patient is lowered, resulting in even more fear and anxiety.
6. Sedation dentistry involves the use of sedatives to achieve and maintain calmness and relaxation for a patient undergoing a dental procedure.
7. Sedation dentists employ different methods and sedatives to manage dental fear and anxiety.
8. Sedation dentistry applies to those who have limited time for multiple appointments, who may request having a series of treatments scheduled into one appointment.
9. Sedation may be used for patients having strong gag reflex, jaw pains and back or neck pains.
10. Conscious sedation is also good for patients who normally have trouble getting numb with traditional methods of pain management.

If you need quality dental care without having to experience pain, or looking for a qualified sedation dentist in the West Haven and Milford CT areas to work on cosmetic or other procedures on your teeth, Dr. Joe Tartagni is ready to help you overcome your anxiety and fears. Contact Shoreline Dental Care to schedule your appointment today.