{"id":88,"date":"2013-09-18T10:07:09","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T16:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.sanmarcosdental.com\/?p=88"},"modified":"2013-09-18T10:07:09","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T16:07:09","slug":"how-to-prevent-dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Dental Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-right: 15pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Dr. Donnelly is excited to announce that San Marcos Gentle Dental recently joined the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce!<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>The office has truly enjoyed the opportunity to meet more of our Hill Country neighbors in Wimberley.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>We are all looking forward to participating more in your beautiful community and providing you with exemplary dental care.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Everyone at San Marcos Gentle Dental is always happy to meet new patients and welcome referrals to our office.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is the highest compliment to us when you believe in our services enough to recommend your friends and family for their dental needs.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">If your anxious about your dental appointments you\u2019re not alone.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>According to the Academy of General Dentistry, 25 million Americans do not visit their dentist simply because they\u2019re afraid.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Studies also have shown women are more likely than men to experience dental anxiety.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>We want to help you to feel comfortable in the dental chair.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>There are a few things you can do to reduce stress.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Schedule an appointment for a time you\u2019re more likely to be relaxed.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>For example, first thing in the morning might be better than in the middle of a busy day.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Eat high protein foods before your appointment to help calm you down.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Don\u2019t have caffeine or sugar right before your appointment, as they increase your heart rate.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Bring something that will be soothing for you or your child, such as an iPod to listen to music or a stuffed animal for a child.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">We want to create an atmosphere of trust, so please don\u2019t hesitate to tell us what makes you nervous.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Understanding the source of your anxiety may make it easier to find a solution to help you relax.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Dr. Donnelly also offers sedation dentistry and nitrous oxide which can help even the most apprehensive patient relax through their appointment with ease.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Modern dental techniques have come a long way to help ensure you\u2019re comfortable and that procedures are relatively pain-free.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>We offer refreshments, blankets, and headphone music to enjoy for all our patients.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-right: 15pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Call San Marcos Gentle Dental today to schedule your appointment by calling (512)396-5225.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Voted Best Dentist in Hays County 2012! Se Habla Espa<\/span><span style=\"color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;\">\u00f1<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">ol.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Dr. Donnelly is excited to announce that San Marcos Gentle Dental recently joined the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce!\u00a0 The office has truly enjoyed the opportunity to meet more of our Hill Country neighbors in Wimberley.\u00a0 We are all looking forward to participating more in your beautiful community and providing you with exemplary dental care.\u00a0\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Prevent Dental Anxiety - 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