If you are one of many that suffer from dental anxiety you are not alone! According to Wikipedia 75% of adults suffer from some sort of anxiety due to existing dental fears.  Here are a few ways to overcome these fears:

Distractions- Find something to distract you from the anxiety you are experiencing.  Watching television, headphones, and or hand held electronics can divert your attention from your fears.

Knowledge -Being knowledgeable about what is taking place and what exactly is being treated can help relieve any dental fears.

  Be Familiar with your staff-  Meeting the Midtown Dentistry’s staff prior to treatment can help make you feel at ease. Trusting the staff can relieve apprehension.

Sedation Dentistry -Dr. Penchas can provide sedation dentistry if you anxiety is severe.