Jan. 18, 2007, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles – Dental anxiety is a very real problem fro many people. Some experience such severe anxiety they develop a dental phobia. It's a very real problem faced by nearly 50 percent of the American population.
Patients who continually search for the perfect dentist actually may be forestalling the resulting appointment and time spent in the chair. a condition that may contribute to 50 percent of the U.S. population not receiving regular dental care. Dental anxiety also may lead to such responses as white-knuckle, dental-chair grip, sweating, faintness, dizziness, ringing in the ears, etc.
Top aesthetic dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser offers a variety of successful sedation methods to help patients cope with nearly any type of anxiety.
The primary cause of phobia, quite understandably, is the fear of pain. Other triggers may include:
• A fear of shots;
• Hearing and feeling the dreaded dental drill; and
• The typical background noises and smells of a dental office.
Less common, but equally contributing factors are patients who have:
• A strong gag reflex;
• Difficulty becoming numb
• Sensitive teeth; and/or
• Have had a previous, traumatic dental experience
HOW IT WORKS
Upon arriving at Dr. Mobasser's offices you'll be given a small pill to make you drowsy. In this state, you'll barely be aware of the passing time spent in the dreaded chair. While you'll still be conscious, your body and mind are relaxed and you'll be able to respond to Dr. Mobasser's questions or requests.
In addition to the oral sedative, you'll be given a local anesthetic to eliminate any possible discomfort. but very relaxed and able to respond to questions or requests. You'll feel no discomfort as Dr. Mobasser also provides a local anesthetic, in addition to the oral sedative. It's likely you won't even remember the entire dental visit.
Only adults ages 18 to 80 are good candidates for sedation dentistry. However, Dr. Mobasser will conduct a thorough screening to determine if you qualify for this treatment.
Call Dr. Mobasser today at 1.310.550.0383 or email us to schedule an appointment or to learn more about Sedation Dentistry.
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