If you are like the majority of Americans then you are not exactly a fan of going to the dentist. In fact, roughly 75% of people who were asked how they felt about going to a dental office reported feeling anxiety. So the good news is, you are not alone. In order to avoid feeling stressed or anxious when heading to see the dentist there are a few steps you can take.
- Allow yourself plenty of time. If you are rushing to get to another appointment after you see the dentist, or if you have weekly errands that have to be run, then you may want to consider scheduling your appointment for another day. Stressing about time constraints and other responsibilities will like heighten your overall anxiety.
- Avoid caffeine. Why psyche yourself up right before your appointment. Drinks like coffee and soda are likely to cause an increased heart rate and cause you to feel jittery.
- Bring your headphones. Chances are you are going to have to wait in the office for a brief amount of time once you arrive. By listening to music that you know causes you to feel calm, you can not only get in a good head space, but you won’t have to hear any clinical noises coming from the exam rooms.
Fortunately, Sean Grady DDS Aesthetic Dentistry Office takes a regular trip to the dentist and turns it on its head. The calming environment we have created in our office is unlike any other dental office you have ever experienced. If you live in Purcellville and have anxiety surrounding visiting the dentist then you are precisely who we designed our office model for. Our entire mission is to keep you calm and comfortable. Call us or stop in today to see for yourself!