Take a Bite Out of Dental Anxiety with Sedation [INFOGRAPHIC]

Has fear been keeping you out of the dental chair? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have anxiety about going to the dentist, and many people in that group are so fearful that they never get dental care at all. Pretending your oral health needs don’t exist won’t make them go away, and in fact, ignoring them can lead to a long list of issues, from tooth loss to heart disease. The good news for patients with dental anxiety is that help is available in the form of sedation dentistry. Find out how sedation dentistry can revolutionize your dental office visit in this infographic from West County Dental. Our dental office serving St. Louis in West County is pleased to offer nervous patients sedation so they can develop a more positive outlook on dental care. Dental anxiety is so common that you’re sure to help many people by sharing this information, so please pass it on.