If it has been a while since you have been to a Lexington, KY dentist’s office, you may be worried about the state of affairs in your mouth. But you may also be afraid of what the dentist might say to you about your prolonged absence. On top of that, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from dental anxiety. That’s a serious ...
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Our Lexington, KY dentist’s office has discovered that many patients who suffer from dental anxiety will fall into one of three groups, when it comes to fear. Obviously, these are not mutually exclusive, but it is still of some use to get a feel for which one seems the most like your situation, so that Dr. Takacs can modify your sedation ...
Read MoreThere is a significant portion of the U.S. population that is afraid of visiting the dentist. Maybe you or someone you love falls into that category. What we want you to know is that dental anxiety is a very real condition and needs to be taken seriously. Here’s why: it all too often keeps people from taking the steps necessary to properly care ...
Read MoreDental anxiety affects millions of people, and it prevents up to 20 percent of Americans from getting the oral care they need to keep their mouths healthy. Sedation dentistry provides a way to help people manage that anxiety so they can get the dental care that they deserve. At Beaumont Family Dentistry, we offer dental sedation options. Talk to ...
Read MoreYou know that you have dental anxiety. You also know that you should go to the dentist for preventive care. You know that dental visits reduce your risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Yet, your anxiety makes it difficult to make an appointment, much less to walk into a dentist's office and sit down in a dental chair. If you live in or near ...
Read MoreSam* was nervous. Tomorrow was the big day. It was a day he never thought would come. Now that it's almost here, he's filled with anxiety and excitement. Yep, Sam is going back to the dentist for the first time in more than 10 years. Sam hated the dentist. That's not right. Sam hated going to the dentist office. It started with a bad experience ...
Read MoreYou may have heard about sedation dentistry from a friend or coworker. You may have discovered it when researching ways of managing dental anxiety. Regardless of the reason, we want you to know the dental sedation is an option for patients at any Beaumont Family Dentistry location. We have three offices in Lexington, KY, and we welcome patients ...
Read MoreYou walk in the door and smell something pleasant. Are those fresh baked cookies? Yes, they are. You may want some to drink, too. A hot cup of coffee or tea goes great with cookies. Where might you have this experience? Possibly at an open house that is for sale or at a morning conference for your job. Then again, maybe you are a patient at ...
Read MoreExperts estimate that as much as 20 percent of the U.S. population avoids going to the dentist as a result of dental fear. Another segment of the population only goes to the dentist in the event of a dental emergency. Our staff at Beaumont Family Dentistry is ready and willing to treat you or someone you love in an emergency, but we would rather ...
Read MoreWe spend a lot of time discussing services, treatments, and procedures in this blog, but today we want to talk about something a little different. This post is for people who are afraid of the dentist or for people who know someone who is afraid of the dentist. Intellectually, we hope you realize that dentists are trying to help you or your loved ...
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