California Dental Insurance, Keeping Your Teeth Healthy
Question: I am 26 and although I have dental insurance though work I really still do not like going to the dentist. So I try and make sure that I never have any real dental issues. I only go for my free twice a year cleaning and even that makes me a nervous wreak.
Reply: If you wish to keep your teeth healthy and have good oral health then seeing a dentist is part of what you must do to achive that goal. However seeing a dentist dose not have to be scary. In the past we posted how to reduce your dental fears. Here are a few short tips that may help you.
1) Get to know your dentist: Talk to your dentist explain about your dental fear and worries so that the dentist can take the added time nessary to make you more relax and less stressful
2) Full understand the dental services you are having: Knowing what is going on will help to reduce your dental fears. Fears come from the unknow there by knowing will help to reduce your fears.
3) Try relaxing by listing to your favorite music: Bring you play list and relax. The dentist can tap on you shoulder if he/she needs your attention for something. Your music will help you to relax there by easing your fears.