Your image of the dental office might involve impersonal, stainless steel surfaces and uncomfortable chairs in the waiting room. However, today’s dentists’ offices are designed with the patient’s comfort in mind. No matter what you need to have done, the office is likely to be much more welcoming than the office of your youth.
Keeping the Dental Office Comfortable
Today’s dental office is much more welcoming than offices of years past. When you come in for your appointment, you might find a television in the waiting room as well as music or reading material to keep you entertained while you wait. Even during your appointment, you might be able to listen to music over headphones to keep yourself distracted during dental work.
The changes in dental offices are particularly helpful for younger patients. If your dentist sees children, there are probably several ways for them to keep themselves busy while they wait, such as kids’ TV, games, puzzles, and toys. Dentists also go to greater lengths to explain what they’re doing while kids are in the dental chair, reducing their anxiety as they have their teeth cleaned and treated.
Advances in Comfort During Dental Work
In many dental offices, you can listen to your own music over headphones if you like during your dental work. This can help reduce your anxiety levels and keep your mind off your mouth while the dentist works. There might even be a television in the treatment room, or the dental office might supply music for you to choose from. All these methods can help reduce your anxiety.
Another major change in dental care is the use of sedation dentistry. If you have problems with extreme anxiety while you’re at the dentist, and measures like music don’t keep you distracted enough, you can ask for sedation to help you relax. Using a simple pill or a continuous flow of nitrous oxide, your dentist can ensure you’ll be calm and comfortable no matter what kind of work you need to have done.
Call the office of Dr. Daggula today and set up your appointment with our caring team.
