Delta Dental of Wyoming Blog

A benefit for everyone!

  • Dental Health
  • Dental Benefits
  • Dental Health for Kids
  • Wyoming
  • Fear Free

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

Get Familiar With Dental Tools and Their Uses

November 27, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Fear Free

Guide to Pre-treatment Estimates

July 24, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

dental 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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Fear Free

When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”

July 10, 2018 By Shakara Robinson

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Search

Categories

About

Delta Dental of Wyoming is the leading dental benefits carrier in the state, providing quality, affordable dental plans for both companies and individuals. We are a non-profit … read more

Copyright © 2021 • Delta Dental of Wyoming