In the past, you’ve always found your dental visits to be stressful, somewhat harrowing experiences. You know that having your teeth cleaned and checked for cavities is important, but because of your anxiety, you find yourself reluctant to schedule an appointment even when it’s absolutely necessary. You do know that sedation dentistry promises to help you overcome your dental fears and make your visit much more comfortable, but what will it really feel like? Below, you can learn more about the different types of dentistry and how they really feel.

Up to a fifth of US adults suffer from dentophobia – the fear of visiting the dentist. No matter how simple or routine the treatment in question might be, some people are simply filled with fear and anxiety whenever they visit the dentist’s office. Sedation dentistry has made regular checkups and cleanings much easier for such patients, but many don’t fully understand what it is or whether they can benefit from it. In this post, a dentist answers 3 frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry.