{"id":378,"date":"2018-09-15T11:58:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T11:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=378"},"modified":"2018-10-09T12:06:23","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T12:06:23","slug":"sedation-dentist-in-san-marcos-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/sedation-dentist-in-san-marcos-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Lose Hope &#8211; A Sedation Dentist in San Marcos Can Help You!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_201550153-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Relaxed woman getting a dental exam \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_201550153-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_201550153-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_201550153-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Did you know that an estimated 1 out of 5 people suffer from dental phobia, fear or anxiety? With many forms of phobia, such as a fear of spiders or heights, people can simply avoid the things they\u2019re afraid of. But, since a healthy smile is crucial for your overall quality of life, dental work simply can\u2019t be avoided. However, many people are too afraid to get the care they need and their oral health suffers as a result. That\u2019s where a sedation dentist in San Marcos comes in. Oral conscious sedation offers fearful patients hope again. It\u2019s an easy, safe and reliable way to get the care you need \u2013 minus the anxiety or fear. Find out more below about how this option can help you and learn some simple strategies you can use to manage your fears!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How Can You Manage Your Dental Phobia?<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is to make sure you\u2019ve talked with your dentist about your dental history and given them a background of your phobia. A good dentist will take the time to understand how you feel and assure you that they understand. For many patients, simply feeling heard goes a long way towards making them feel comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Also, once you\u2019ve communicated your needs, you and your dentist can discuss the best way to manage your fears and to make sure you can get the dental care you need as comfortably as possible.<\/p>\n<p>For some patients, that might mean one of the following relaxation methods at home. For others, a combination of one of these methods combined with sedation dentistry might work best:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exercise<\/strong> \u2013 This doesn\u2019t have to be anything involved. Even just a 20-30 minute walk each day will do wonders for stress management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breathing<\/strong> &#8211; Slowly breathing in for a count of 4 and out for a count of 6 will give you something to focus on and also relax your central nervous system before and during treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Music <\/strong>\u2013 Bringing in headphones to listen to music or a spoken meditation on your phone is a wonderful way to drown out any noise during your procedure and distract you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Therapy<\/strong> \u2013 For some patients, therapy is helpful for overcoming their fears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Can Sedation Dentistry Help?<\/h2>\n<p>For many fearful patients, sedation dentistry is a game-changer! One example is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">conscious oral sedation,<\/a> which has been safely and effectively used for decades.<\/p>\n<p>It involves taking a prescription medication prior to your dental visit that will deeply calm and relax you. Not only will you feel little to no anxiety during your visit, you\u2019ll also have very little recollection or memory of it afterward.<\/p>\n<p>The effects typically last around 4-6 hours, so you must have a driver who can drive you to and from your visit. Many patients fall asleep after arriving home and wake up feeling calm and rested \u2013 with their dental procedure behind them.<\/p>\n<p>With such an effective sedation option, you can rest easy knowing you can get the dental care you need to have a healthy, beautiful smile for life!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Robert (Bob) Donnelly<\/a> is a general and sedation dentist in San Marcos who has set himself apart from his peers with advanced training throughout his career. With decades of experience and a commitment to professional excellence, he\u2019s made patient comfort a top priority in his clinical practice. If you think you might benefit from sedation dentistry and have any additional questions, he can be reached via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at (512) 396-5225.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that an estimated 1 out of 5 people suffer from dental phobia, fear or anxiety? With many forms of phobia, such as a fear of spiders or heights, people can simply avoid the things they\u2019re afraid of. 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