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Fear of Going to the Dentist and Not Using Dental Insurance

March 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Is a fear of going to the dentist keeping you from using your dental benefits? Learn what you’re missing plus how to overcome your dental anxiety.

If you’re paying for a dental plan but not going to the dentist, you’re not alone! Dental care utilization among working adults is at its lowest level since tracking began in 1996. Fear of going to the dentist is a common factor contributing to this. Dental anxiety is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health of Older Adults, Fear Free, Uncategorized

Kid Dental Injuries: Preparing Parents for Dental Emergencies

March 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Smartphones are now causing dental injuries in kids. Find out how and how to prepare.

As every parent knows, children are prone to accidents, and dental injuries in kids are no exception. Back in the day, many teeth were lost to sports accidents. Failing to catch a baseball, taking a soccer ball to the face, crashing on a bike, or roughhousing gone wrong are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free

Are You Passing Your Fear of Dentistry on to Your Kids?

March 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Your kids can inherit your fear of the dentist too. Here are a few tips for helping you and them be more comfortable visiting the dentist.

Children copy how their parents act. Sometimes it’s on purpose, like when they wear mom’s shoes or dad’s hats. Other times it’s unintentional, like learning to fear the dentist. Research shows that parents pass along their fear of the dentist to their kids. We’re here to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free, Health & Wellness

Dental Anxiety Eased by Man’s Best Friend

December 18, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

benefits of therapy dogs

A dog in a dental office would have been very out of the ordinary 50 years ago. But, we continue to learn about the benefits of therapy dogs and how our cuddly companions reduce anxiety. More dental offices are using trained therapy dogs today to calm their patients during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Fear Free

Dental Office Smells a Turn Off? Aromatherapy Can Help

December 11, 2018 By Shakara Robinson

dental office smell

One thing most people immediately notice when walking into a room is the smell. Certain smells can trigger unpleasant memories in places like the dental office, which could affect how often people go. One way to change the atmosphere is through aromatherapy. Essential oils can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Fear Free

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