If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone! According to WebMD.com, 9% – 20% of Americans have dental anxiety/fear; however, in Dr. Campbell’s estimation and experience in his practice, that figure is higher and more like 75-80%.
Dr. Campbell says, “dental fear is born out of two things; 1) loss of control and 2) lack of knowledge of the procedure.” He discloses techniques that he uses to overcome dental fear such as “finding a dentist you are comfortable with and who you feel you can trust,” and gives several resources that can help alleviate this type of anxiety. One of those sources being an online quiz to discover the intensity of your fear at DentalFearCentral.org.
Join us as we talk to Dr. Ron Campbell, owner of http://owasso-dentist.com/and author of “The REAL Truth about Dental Phobias and How to Deal with Them” as he educates us on dental phobia and dental anxieties and unwraps secrets that causes these fears and gives tips on how to overcome them.