A trip to the dentist can provoke feelings of anxiety and stress for many of us. At St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville, MD, we understand that visiting the dentist isn’t always easy, especially for those who experience dental fear. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to create an anxiety-free environment for all our patients. …
Many patients have experienced the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry (sometimes called sleep dentistry). At St. Mary’s Dental, we want to make every dental visit stress-free. There are three main kinds of sedation options available in the Mechanicsville area: Inhalation Nitrous Oxide, sometimes called ‘laughing gas‘ has been used in cosmetic dental offices for over a …
Many Mechanicsville residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason men and women are scared of the dentist is the dreaded …
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Doctor Gina McCray and I want to tell you about St. Mary’s Dental. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. For some men and …
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, …
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. They’ll tense up just thinking about an ordinary exam; the idea of a more complicated procedure, like a dental implant, can send their stress level through the roof. Sedation dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville can get them through it. Dental implants are actually a rather straightforward …
The purpose of this dentistry article from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about sedation dentistry. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some dental patients are not only afraid of receiving treatment; they also fear the thought of not being in control. We offer …
If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, sedation dentistry from St. Mary’s Dental in Mechanicsville may be for you. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and a popular option for those coping with dental anxiety. Though it may sound impossible, with …
Dental anxiety is a very real issue that affects millions of Americans. For some, the anxiety is so bad they avoid going to the dentist entirely. And that is a serious matter, because avoiding the dentist puts their dental health at risk. If this sounds at all like you, the sedation options provided by St. …
