Overcome your Fear of the Whizzing “Drill”

Does the sight or sound of a dental drill trigger off a cold-sweat, white knuckle reaction in you? Are you scared of visiting the dentist even for regular checkups and examinations because you are scared of any cavities being found--again conjuring the image of that dreaded drill? Well, if your answers are in the affirmative then you are amongst a multitude of patients who are still fearful of visiting their dental experts.

However, contrary to what you believe, this fear is however less physical and more psychological in nature. The rise in anxiety and stress levels is often connected with the buzzing and whining sound of dental components and tools near your face, as you undergo treatment for decaying gums or replacement of your lost tooth. This can prove to be pretty annoying and make your visits to the clinic irksome and less pleasant than what you would prefer.

Well, you can now relax. The incorporation of modern dental equipments and tools in most clinics across the world has made dental appointments more bearable and worthwhile. If you are still skeptical of the various dental tubes and dental components surrounding you, then you could research on dental processes which are relevant to your case or have a friendly discussion with your dentist before undergoing treatment.

Some valuable tips which go a long way in helping you feel more relaxed in a dental clinic are given below:

Have a thorough understanding of the procedure and the hand piece which will be used on you.

Share your fears with the expert and ask him to suggest other alternatives for removal of your decay—like laser treatment or air abrasion.

You can enquire about the role of nitrous oxide—also known as “laughing gas”, in making you feel more relaxed through the procedure.

Remember to take your personal headphones with you. You can relax and listen to music as the dentist goes about his job .Some clinics provide "i-glasses to their patients. These devices are like personal movie theaters which allow you to enjoy a movie or video during the treatment process. This helps you keep your mind off the various equipments which are around you and make the entire process a lot more pleasant and painless.

Last but not the least; do not be too concerned about your rising levels of anxiety. It’s normal and quite to be nervous and wary of situations about which you have no prior experience or knowledge. Most of us have probably failed to hear good things about how dentists create opportunities for attractive bright smiles and good dental health care. Fortunately, things are different for this generation. There is a sea change in the field of dentistry in the past fifteen years and now it is time to update these old stories—with ones which are connected with painless visits to dental chambers, usage of smart and hi-tech equipments, new anesthetics and overall better dental well being.