As we’ve discussed in our articles on this blog, many people avoid dental visits out of fear. Their concerns can range from fear of needles and injections to distasteful odors and sounds. Just hearing a dental drill can set a person’s anxiety on high alert! Dr. Robert Simmons has helped countless patients work through their fears and get the care they need to regain and maintain good oral health. Our Chesapeake practice has been specifically designed for patients just like you: someone who wants minimum-stress path to a whole and healthy mouth. Dr. Simmons blends a compassionate approach to dental care with creative solutions that cater to nervous patients.
Solutions to a few common hurdles:
- Sense of powerlessness
We believe that interacting with and educating our patients is the key to diffusing fears regarding a lack of control in the dental chair. Dr. Simmons takes great pains to thoroughly discuss procedures, a patient’s options, and strategies for dealing with dental fears. You’ll feel empowered with the best information. (more…)
Millions of Americans experience dental phobia. As a result, they don’t receive the dental care they need, and their smiles suffer. Tooth decay, gum disease, and trauma can wreak havoc with smiles and seriously impact quality of life. Heart attack, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes complications, and low birth weight are just a few of the problems associated with poor oral health. As a leading Chesapeake dentist,