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...]
Dental Office Smells a Turn Off? Aromatherapy Can Help
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...]
Get Familiar With Dental Tools and Their Uses
Dental tools can be intimidating. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans shy away from seeing an oral health provider because of anxiety, which can be triggered by the tools that are used. Fear of needles, fear of the dentist’s chair, fear of dental tools and their uses, and even … [Read more...]
Guide to Pre-treatment Estimates
So your dentist says you need some work done, but you’re worried about the cost and what’s covered. Is there a solution to take the guesswork out of the fees? Of course there is. Pre-treatment dental estimates do just that. These dental estimates are created and submitted … [Read more...]
When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”
As a parent, you know that visits to the dentist play a critical role in maintaining your child’s oral health. That might be hard for kids to understand as they lie back in a weird office with a stranger standing over them and loud noises coming from every direction. Dental fears … [Read more...]
