1. Dental Anxiety: You Are Not Alone

2. Dental Anxiety?

15% of all Americans, including children, suffer from dental anxiety

3. It's not an overactive imagination 4. Dental anxiety is as real a fear as fear of heights or fear of flying 5. People With Dental Anxiety

Can have sweaty palms and a rapid heart rate when going to the dentist

6. For some the anxiety is so overwhelming they avoid going to the dentist for years 7. Dental Anxiety vs. Dental Phobia

Dental anxiety is an uneasy feeling or nervousness when visiting a dentist

Dental phobia is an intense fear or even panic

8. Dental Anxiety vs. Dental Phobia

Our dental staff canhelp people relax during dental appointments

Triggered by dental visits or sometimes even thoughts of a dental appointment

9. Dental Anxiety vs. Dental Phobia

New technology can help decrease the fear

May require special program or medications for treatment

10. How Does Dental Anxiety Happen?

Dental anxiety can be caused by a number of reasons.The most common:

Worryabout potential of pain or discomfort

11. Embarrassmentabout condition of teeth 12. Bad experienceswith dental visits in the past 13. Loss of controland/orfeeling helpless 14. Communication The Key To Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Let the dentist and hygienists know about your dental anxiety before they start

15. Please remember our staff are skilled professionals, not mind readers. 16. We all want you to have a good experience 17. Colonies North Dental Care

We specialize in gentle dental care

18. Many of our patients come to us after prior bad experiences 19. And theycontinuecoming back to our office for their dental cleanings and checkups 20. Questions & Concerns We're here to:

Help you feel comfortableduring and afteryour dental visits

21. Keep your smile bright and healthy Call (210)690-5170 for an appointment