{"id":494,"date":"2014-09-25T19:10:40","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T19:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/?p=494"},"modified":"2016-11-23T17:23:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T17:23:31","slug":"fear-of-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lehighvalleydentalhealth.com\/blog\/fear-of-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Cope With A Fear Of The Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"454389001\"<\/a>It is natural to fear the unknown. Children can be especially fearful of the dentist because they don\u2019t know what to expect during a dental visit. Adults can have a fear of the dentist as well because of past negative experiences. You can alleviate the fears of children by educating them on the importance of taking care of their teeth.\u00a0 You can alleviate your own fears by learning how Dr. Salivonchik<\/a> uses the latest technology<\/a> and Sedation Dentistry<\/a> to make a visit to his office<\/a> stress and pain free<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Addressing Common Fears of the Dentist<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to distill fears of the dentists early in a child\u2019s life. If you don\u2019t, a childhood fear of the dentist could become a lifelong fear. This results in many people avoiding the dentist as adults, causing the condition of their teeth to further deteriorate and creating a vicious cycle. You can prevent this cycle by taking your child to see the dentist early and often. \u00a0Common coping methods include:<\/p>\n