Previously, we’ve discussed how fear can keep people from visiting the dentist, and how sedation dentistry by Dr. Simmons allows people to overcome their anxiety for a rewarding dental experience.
In some cases, fear of pain isn’t the problem. Some people feel ashamed of their oral health and avoid the dentist because of embarrassment. In fact, according to dentalfearcentral.com, embarrassment is the primary concern that keeps people from visiting the dentist. Type “embarrassed to go to the dentist” into Google, and 26,900 results will show up.
What does this mean? You are not alone.
If you worry about being judged because of missing teeth, disease, halitosis, gum disease, dental decay, and other oral health problems, Dr. Simmons and our compassionate staff want to set your mind at ease. Our job is to help you, and we’ve successfully transformed many dental phobic people into calm, relaxed patients who attend regular dental visits without hesitation. We admire people who decide to make oral health, and overall health, a priority. (more…)
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! 
negative experiences at a dental visit in the past, and the result is often that they avoid making appointments when they desperately need care, sometimes for years at a time. If you’ve been putting off a trip to the dentist, Dr. Simmons wants you to consider 
examinations and diagnoses. Today we’ll take a look at the process that occurs after Dr. Simmons has assessed your mouth and talked with you about the condition of your teeth and gums.