Do you get nervous at just the thought of going to the dental office? This is much more common than you may think. In fact, over 30 million Americans experience stress related to the dental office. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean that you need to avoid dental care forever. There are various options to help even the most anxious patients get the care they need without the added stress. Here are the different sedation methods available.

As common as dental phobias are, anxious people often can’t pinpoint their sources. Most of these folks just know they dislike dentists and don’t want to attend checkups. Even so, you really should learn the causes of these fears; doing so helps you overcome them. The good news is that your Goodyear practice can help you with this work. To that end, here’s a primer on what causes dental phobias and how to best conquer them.