At Hampton Dental Associates, one of our biggest joys is to help patients feel good about coming to the dentist. Over the past several years, there has been a rather broad conversation around dental anxiety. More dentists have realized that fear can keep people away from the care they need. This has resulted in awareness, […]
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One type of sedation dentistry involves the use of nitrous oxide – inhaled minimal sedation. Also known as “laughing gas,” it’s a safe and effective way to take the fear out of visiting the dentist. Exactly what is nitrous oxide? It’s an effective, safe, colorless gas with a sweet odor that is prepared by heating
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A trip to the dentist. For many people, it’s right up there with the fear of public speaking or spiders and snakes. Did you know that approximately 20% of adults in the U.S. avoid going to the dentist strictly from fear – the fear of needles, pain, anesthesia, being embarrassed or anxiety over encroachment into
Take A Big, Deep Breath and Put Your Dental Fears To Rest! Read More »
The last person that you would want to be afraid of is your dentist. Despite the horror of dental appointments, your dentist is the only one you can rely on to take care of your teeth and treat any dental problems. However, we really could not blame some people who just seem to have this
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