It’s important to your dentist, Dr. Esperanza A. Rodriguez, and our dental team that you feel comfortable during procedures in our office. Many people experience dental anxiety, which makes it nerve-wracking for them to sit in the dental chair. If you suffer from dental anxiety in Bronx, New York, we hope the following tips help you feel more calm and comfortable during your appointments.
Talk to the Dentist
If you tell your dentist how you feel in the dental chair, she will know how to manage and help with your dental phobia. Your dentist will be extra careful and extra gentle as she performs the needed treatment.
Bring Music
Feel free to bring an iPod or CD player into the office with you. You can listen to music throughout your treatment and it will help you stay distracted. We recommend bringing in a new artist or new album to listen to, particularly one that relaxes you so you will focus on the music rather than your treatment.
Discuss Dental Sedation
We offer dental sedation in to help our patients feel more comfortable during treatment. We use nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation, and IV sedation to help you relax and have a pleasant experience. Talk to your dentist about your options and see if sedation is something that will help during your visit.
Determine a “Stop” Signal
If you and your dentist determine a stop signal before you begin treatment, you will have the control you need during your dental appointment. Your signal could be anything from raising your hand, making a coughing sound, or blinking three times.
As you do these four things, you might feel more in control and you might also feel safer. We want you to have the best experiences possible with Dr. Esperanza A. Rodriguez and our entire dental team, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to talk to us about more tips involved with overcoming your dental phobia, call us now at 718-364-7791. Our practice should be a place that makes you happy and healthy—not scared and nervous!