Dental Phobia

If the thought of having your teeth cleaned by a dentist frightens you to no end, our doctors at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center are here to make you feel as comfortable as possible during a procedure. Dental phobia is different from dental anxiety and fear of the dentist, in the sense that it is much stronger. Someone with a dental phobia will avoid dental care at all costs until either a physical problem or the psychological burden of the phobia becomes overwhelming.

The most common causes of dental phobia are bad experiences, a history of abuse, uncaring dentists, humiliation, and post-traumatic stress. Anyone can be affected by dental phobia, regardless of age. Dental phobia not only allows a person’s dental health to suffer, but it may lead to anxiety and depression. Loss of self-esteem over not being able to do something as “simple” as going to the dentist and intense feelings of guilt over not having looked after one’s teeth properly are also very common. Our doctors are dedicated to making patient’s as relaxed as possible, this includes keeping them informed every step of the way and providing an individualized treatment plan.

If you fear the dentist, please let us know when scheduling your next appointment. To learn more about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.nicholascosmeticdentalcenter.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center in Philadelphia, PA, call 215-279-1193.

Helping Your Child Overcome Dental Fear

Do you have a child who fears their dental appointments? They are not alone. We understand that kids can be scared when they are in unfamiliar territory; however, here at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center in Philadelphia, PA, we want all of our patients to feel comfortable when they visit us. Take some tips calming down your child’s dental fears.

Unfamiliar locations and new experiences can make some children nervous. This is completely natural. This means that the younger you start taking your child to the dentist, the more at ease they may feel. Kids should begin seeing their dentist at a young age, anyway. They should have their first dental appointment as soon as they grow in their first tooth, or by the age of one if that has not happened yet. To further help your child become more comfortable, set up a pretend dental appointment at home. It will help them feel more at ease during the real thing.

When you tell your child that they have a dental appointment coming up, speak about it in a positive tone. Tell them how healthy they will be after the appointment. Also, praise good behavior after the appointment.

Our patients’ comfort is on the top of our priority list. To schedule your child’s appointment with Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center here in Philadelphia, PA, call our office at (215) 279-1193 or visit our website, www.nicholascosmeticdentalcenter.com.