Dental Anxiety
At Canyon State Dental, in Chandler, AZ, we can perform dental work on patients that are struggling with dental anxiety. If you avoid the dentist due to fear of what a procedure may be like or simply do not enjoy dental work, give us a call. We can ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed, regardless of the dental procedure. When you visit our office, we will meet with you to discuss what treatments you need and create a plan for how to keep your mouth healthy while easing any fears that you have about dentistry in general. We will keep you informed about the entire process so that you can make decisions regarding dental care without experiencing any anxiety.
How can I ease my fears about dental care without medication?
When you visit our dental office, we can discuss ways that you can prevent experiencing anxiety while receiving dental care. Give us a call to go over any and all methods for dealing with dental anxiety that we can offer. In some cases, all a patient needs to do is play music on headphones during the appointment. In other cases, we may need medication or another method to deal with dental anxiety.
How can I prepare for my dentist appointment?
Another easy way to calm your fears is to visit our trusted Chandler dentist and meet with The Team prior to the actual appointment. Taking the time to tour our office, where you can sit in the dentist chair and have a conversation, will allow you to become familiar with our staff and office environment. After this meeting, when you do have your teeth cleaned, you are doing so in an atmosphere that you feel comfortable in with friendly and familiar faces. During your consultation, we can also discuss what you can expect from a teeth cleaning or a specific procedure. This will help you to mentally prepare for how long it will take, what dental tools we will use, what you may feel during the process and what the recovery period will be, if any. At Canyon State Dental, in Chandler, AZ, we find that the more informed our patients are the more comfortable and relaxed they feel. This one appointment can help to alleviate the fear of dentists that you are experiencing.
Tempe Dental Anxiety
Laser Dentistry Can Reduce Your Dental Anxiety
In our Chandler dental office, we use laser dentistry to help reduce and prevent dental anxiety. Here are some of the questions we regularly answer.
How can laser dentistry make dental work more comfortable?
Laser dentistry is transforming how professionals complete dental procedures. When you visit our dental office, you can be confident that we will use the latest technology available to make your procedure more comfortable. The laser energy is fine and can target small spaces without irritating the surrounding tissue.
Are dental lasers less invasive than traditional tools?
Yes. Dental lasers are less invasive than traditional dental tools. With the dental laser, there will be less bleeding and swelling than normal, and recovery time is reduced.
What can dental lasers treat?
Dental lasers can help treat tooth decay and gum disease, and they have applications in restorative procedures. To learn about the procedures that we perform using lasers, call 480-581-6633 and schedule an appointment at our Arizona dental office.
Will lasers help with my fear of the dentist?
Many patients find they do. The noise, heat, and vibration traditionally associated with the dental drill are not present when using lasers. At Canyon State Dental, in Chandler, AZ, we find that many of our patients no longer need pain medication because the common factors that create fear of dentists are eliminated. If you want a more comfortable experience and to reduce your dental anxiety, we highly recommend visiting a laser dentistry office.
Definition of Dental Terminology
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person’s teeth, gums and/or bite.
Dental Caries
Dental caries are also known as cavities and result from a lack of proper oral hygiene leaving plaque that forms tiny holes in the teeth.
Dental Filling
A dental filling involves restoring the structure of the tooth by using metal, alloy, porcelain or plastic to fill the tooth.
Dental Sealants
Dental sealants contain a resinous material that we apply to the chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth to prevent dental caries.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the inflammation of gum tissue that results from plaque, other infections in the mouth and poor oral hygiene.
Tartar
Tartar forms when plaque builds up on the surface of the teeth and calcifies into a hard surface that is much more difficult to remove and will require professional treatment.
Decay
Tooth decay is when the enamel of the tooth begins to decay and cause erosion from plaque and tartar on the teeth.
Dental Checkup
A dental checkup is an appointment that involves cleaning the teeth, identifying any signs of infection and removing said signs of infection at least once every six months in the office.
Dental Prophylaxis
A dental prophylaxis is a professional and detailed cleaning that involves the removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the teeth.
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry is the dentistry that focuses on maintaining oral health in order to prevent the spread of plaque, the formation of tartar and infections in the mouth.
Tooth Enamel
Tooth enamel is the protective visible outer surface of a tooth that contains the dentin and dental pulp.
Call Canyon State Dental, your local family dentist in Chandler, at 480-581-6633 to schedule an appointment today!
Our location: 2925 E Riggs Rd Suite 2-3, Chandler, AZ 85249