Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone who has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]
Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist
It’s estimated that 36 percent of people living in the United States have a fear of dental treatment and going to the dentist. This fear can make people avoid the dentist at all costs or create a stressful situation. Neglecting routine care or necessary procedures from the … [Read more...]
Keeping healthy vision as we age
It’s no question that our eyes are important. We’ve all heard the saying “the eyes are the windows to the soul,” but did you know they’re also a window to our overall health? Vision disorders are the second-most common health condition for older adults in the United States. … [Read more...]
Las visitas dentales virtuales pueden ser nuestro aliado durante momentos de incertidumbre.
Durante emergencias como la que estamos viviendo con COVID-19, la tecnología puede ser nuestra aliada en poder llenar el vacío dejado por algo a lo cual estamos acostumbrados del día a día, pero en el momento no podemos tener. El centro de control de enfermedades (o CDC por sus … [Read more...]
Dental Anxiety Eased by Man’s Best Friend
A dog in a dental office would have been very unusual 50 years ago. As we continue to learn about the benefits of therapy dogs and how they can reduce anxiety, more dental offices are using them to calm their patients during procedures. … [Read more...]
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