{"id":726,"date":"2023-05-31T00:01:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T00:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signaturedental.ombion.dev\/?page_id=726"},"modified":"2023-05-31T00:38:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T00:38:38","slug":"dental-anxiety-phobia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/patient-info\/dental-anxiety-phobia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Anxiety &#038; Phobia"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_e5fa02-1f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_7b788f-4e{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_7b788f-4e{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7b788f-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_7b788f-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_7b788f-4e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:2.8rem\">Making sure that you feel comfortable and safe at our office is our first priority.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2083dc-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_2083dc-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_2083dc-5e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Dental anxiety<\/strong> and <strong>phobias<\/strong> are not uncommon. In fact, some studies show that up to 75% of Americans experience some level of dental related fear and 20% avoid dental care because of it. If you have a fear of dental work, we want you to know that your concerns are not strange or abnormal. Making sure that you feel comfortable and safe at our office is our first priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental anxieties and phobias present themselves in a wide variety of ways, and specific fears vary from person to person. Dental anxiety may be mild to moderate, and often takes the form of a general sense of worry and apprehension when thinking about an upcoming procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental phobia is a more intense experience, with patients experiencing an overwhelming, irrational fear of dental work. This, unfortunately, may cause them to avoid care all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your individual level of anxiety may be, our office is committed to making sure that your visit is as comfortable, quick, and easy as possible. There are many solutions for dental anxiety, and we are ready to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_205398-74 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_8bb79c-12{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_8bb79c-12{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_8bb79c-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_8bb79c-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_8bb79c-12 kb-section-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are a few popular methods for easing anxiety in the dental office:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Communication:<\/strong> Informing us as to what you are afraid of is a great place to start. Often we can quell a fear simply by giving you correct or updated information. We will always keep you informed before, during and after your procedure, making sure that you understand what is going on and why we are doing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calming Techniques:<\/strong> Many patients find it helpful to practice controlled breathing or to find distraction inside the room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Listening to Music:<\/strong> With most procedures, the use of personal headphones and music is allowed. This is a great way to keep calm and pass the time while in the chair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taking Breaks:<\/strong> Let us know if you would like to take a short break during your treatment by signaling with your left hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_4aed03-a3{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_4aed03-a3{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4aed03-a3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4aed03-a3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column_4aed03-a3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:2rem\">Oral health is important for the health of your whole body. 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