Do you find the dentist’s office to be creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky? You may among the millions of people in the United States who fear the dentist. 

This is not something that you can change overnight or in a single appointment. Yet, you can become more comfortable getting dental care if you become a patient at Davenport Dental Group. Our team of professionals wants you to feel relaxed anytime you visit us for an appointment.

By working with us, you discover ways to manage your dental anxiety. In time, you may find that you have overcome your fear completely, just as we have done for many others in and around Laredo, TX.

Your first step is contacting us to discuss our approach to patient care. Call 956-242-6745 or 956-517-2695 today to get started.

Why People Feel Anxious About Dental Care

Almost daily, patients who are or used to feel anxious visit our practice. It’s important to understand that you are not alone if you feel this way. You also should know that our team is committed to helping you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally comfortable when you come to our offices.

You are not like any other patient who walks through our doors. The reasons for your anxiety may be quite different from the person who came to see us before or after you. Even so, you may have similar reasons for feeling how you feel about dental care. These are some of those common concerns:

  • Fear of pain
  • Fear of needles
  • Worries about gagging
  • Fear of being judged for the condition of your teeth
  • Apprehension about loss of control
  • Discomfort about a specific service
  • Fear of being judged for the condition of your teeth

By understanding what triggers your anxiety, we can work with you to personalize your care. This can allow you to get the treatments you need to protect and improve your healthy smile.

Make Yourself Comfortable

To give you peace of mind, we can modify our process and tailor our approach to treatment for you.

For example, we have a great solution if you fear pain or needles. Dental sedation has been helping people get dental care for 150 years. In modern dental care, sedation is better than it has ever been.

Laughing gas is fast and effective. It’s also great for people who need a little help easing into a dental chair. With inhaled sedation, you can remain relaxed and pain-free during your appointment.

You also can get cozy with our comfort amenities. This can give you peace of mind so you can get a cleaning or other care.

Let us show you what we can do at Davenport Dental Care. Contact us online, or call the location nearest to you at 956-242-6745 for our Junction Drive office or 956-517-2695 for our Winfield office.