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Dental Office Smells a Turn Off? Aromatherapy Can Help

August 29, 2013 By Shakara Robinson

That off-putting dental office smell doesn’t have to keep patients away anymore, thanks to aromatherapy. Try these two scents to reduce feelings of anxiety and elevate moods in the dentist's office.

What is the first thing people usually notice when they walk into a room? If you guessed the smell, you are correct! Smell has a huge influence when it comes to perceiving the world around us. Certain smells can trigger unpleasant memories in places like the dental office, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Fear Free

Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help

April 9, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

ultrasound at the dentist

Pain is a major reason that adults avoid the dentist. 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. But, many don’t realize that, like other industries, dentistry has evolved with the patient in mind. Today, many dental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Fear Free

Tune Tips to Tame your Terror

January 3, 2013 By Shelby Tatomir

When it’s time to go to the dentist, do you feel anxious? Does the sound of the tools put you on edge? Have you tried relaxing music for anxiety control? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free

How to Find the Best Dentist for Your Needs

July 19, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

With more than seventy five percent of adult Americans experiencing some time of dental phobia, finding the right dentist for you is half the battle. But, how do you do that? Here are some tips for finding the best dentist for your needs. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Fear Free Tagged With: find the right dentist, how to choose a dentist, need a new dentist, Top Dentists

Safe, Silly, Sedation

March 29, 2012 By Social Media Collaborative

As I sat down to write this informative post about Nitrous Oxide, I couldn’t help but be reminded of an absolutely hilarious and sweet video: David After Dentist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs). This video was posted by a father who was video-taping his son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free Tagged With: anxious child at dentist, conscious sedation, David After Dentist, dental procedure, laughing gas, Nitrous Oxide, pediatric dentistry, sedation, sensitive gag reflex, sweet air, viral video

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