According to research by the University of Sydney the most
likely age group to exhibit the greatest amount of anxiety is women over
40. Their anxiety is real and
complex. Dr. Avanti Karve says that
women over 40 wait 17 days on average before calling their dentist about severe
pain.[1]
A study by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden
found patients who fear the dentist cope with it by 1) distraction 2)
distancing 3) prayer 4) self-efficacy and 5) optimism. Not only do perceptions never change, they
become exacerbated by women in their 40s.
Given all the strides made in delivering painless dentistry,
we still have to recognize that we are way up there a long with the fear of
snakes and heights when we meet a patient.
In our practice we are extremely aware of these fears and take extra
measures to give our patients a comforting experience. Modern dentistry is virtually painless. And remember, we are conducting surgery in
one of the most sensitive areas of your body.
There are additional efforts made to allay these fears. As professionals we do provide distractions,
relaxation techniques and where necessary, mild sedation. If your fears are preventing you from
maintaining your oral health you may also be harming your global health. That’s the last thing your dental provider
wants. If you’ve got dental fears call
us and let us know, so we can adjust our delivery to meet your needs.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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