SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR FEARS OF THE DENTIST
How to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Welcome distractions. At your appointment, pop in some headphones and listen to music, catch up on a podcast, or watch an episode (or two) of your favorite show. You can read a book, surf the internet, or do some online shopping. Embrace physical and mental exercises. Whether you meditate, do some breathing exercises, or visualize a positive experience, relaxing and preparing your mind and body for the experience can help you to feel more at ease in the dental chair. Don’t let dental anxiety prevent you from receiving the treatment your oral health requires! We have the methods and tools to help ensure you have a calm, relaxed, and smooth appointment, no matter the procedure!
methods you can use to help to ease the anxiety as well? Let’s take a look.
Time it right. You’ll want to arrive early to avoid rushing into the office and hurrying through any paperwork before your appointment, but don’t get there too early either! Allowing roughly 15 minutes before your appointment to find parking, check in, and complete paperwork is recommended. The last thing you want is a long wait before your appointment to fuel your nerves. Communicate your concerns. Before your appointment, let your hygienist and dentist know about your concerns so they can take the necessary steps to make you more comfortable. Don’t hesitate to ask questions — understanding the procedures and tools is half the battle!
Dental anxiety is real. If you fear going to the dentist or just the thought of making an appointment makes you queasy, you aren’t alone. In fact, roughly 36% of people in the U.S. share that same fear, and 12% of people have a very serious fear. Here at Newman Springs Dental Care, we offer sedation to help make treatments easier and more relaxing, but did you know there are also
GOING GREEN FOR SUMMER Sustainable Living Made Simple
While summer is a favorite season for many, it’s also a time when people start slacking in their sustainability efforts. They start using more air conditioning or try other environmentally unfriendly methods. While there are certainly some days when we need the A/C, there are many more we can survive without it. In addition to turning off the air conditioner, there are other things we can do regularly to ensure a sustainable summer. Here are a few practices to incorporate into your life this summer that will be less damaging to the environment than the alternatives. Control your home temperature and lighting. We all know how refreshing it can feel to walk into an air-conditioned home after a hot summer day, but air conditioners use a lot of energy. Instead of relying on the A/C, utilize your fans more often or open your windows after the sun goes down. Don’t leave your air conditioner on if you’re leaving the house for more than a few hours. Also, keep in mind that summer brings more sunlight, which means we can open the curtains and let the sunshine in instead of turning on a few lights. Get your produce from farmers markets. Farmers markets offer a great selection of local produce and other foods. If you’ve never been or don’t go regularly, you should make a habit of going as often as you can. Not only are you supporting
local businesses and farmers, but you’re also helping the environment since you’re buying from vendors that don’t have to travel far to sell their products. Avoid using disposable products. Summer is the best time for picnics, and many will try to use Styrofoam cups and plastic utensils for easy cleanup. However, these items are incredibly harmful to the environment! Rather than buying single-use items, bring Tupperware or other reusable containers, and be sure to clean up after yourself.
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