Dental phobia can affect people of any age, background or ethnicity. It is estimated that 7 to 10 percent of adults feel very afraid of going to the dentist. Another 15 to 20 percent of adults feel somewhat fearful of going to the dentist. The majority of time these fears result from a bad experience at the dentist, which usually occurred during childhood.

Dental phobia can prevent some people from visiting the dentist. Some dental phobics would prefer to suffer from dental pain or a toothache instead of having dental work. Dental pain, infections, cavities and gum disease do not get better without dental treatment. They will continue to worsen without dental treatment. Eventually you can lose teeth or end up in the hospital with a life threatening infection.

The first step to dealing with your dental phobia is finding a kind and caring dentist who will take the time to listen to your concerns. Read about patient testimonials and experiences with Dr. Shamblott and the staff at Shamblott Family Dentistry. Make a list of your specific concerns so you can discuss them with Dr. Shamblott at your initial appointment. At Shamblott Family Dentistry we will give you treatment options and recommendations specific to your situation.

Many people with dental phobia find dental treatment much easier with some form of sedation. Sedation options range from Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas to Sleep Dentistry (IV Sedation with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). Shamblott Family Dentistry offers many non-sedation options to make patients more comfortable such as DVD Glasses, headphones, blankets, and pillows. Patients are assured that Dr. Shamblott will stop and give frequent breaks during dental treatment whenever needed.

At Shamblott Family Dentistry our goal is to make our patients as comfortable as possible while giving them a pleasant experience during dental treatment.

Please take the Dental Anxiety Questionnaire and Dental Concerns Assessment and bring it with you to your dental appointment so you can discuss it with Dr. Shamblott.

Dental Anxiety Questionnaire and Dental Concerns Assessment

Call Shamblott Family Dentistry today at 952-935-5599, to see how they can help you overcome your dental phobia.