What do I do if I am afraid of the dentist?
The first step is to contact our Cincinnati dental office. Dr. Marvin Kaplan understands dental fear and anxiety is a real phobia that many patients deal with. Dr. Kaplan is a highly trained and experienced dentist who is committed to improving patient smiles through personalized, comprehensive dental care. Cincinnati dentist Dr. Kaplan offers a full range of sedation dentistry methods that can help reduce dental anxiety and create a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere for each of our patients.
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Dr. Kaplan works with you one on one consultations to better understand your dental fear and create a complete treatment plan based on your needs. Don’t let dental fear be the reason your oral health suffers, visit our Cincinnati dental office to receive the dental care you need.
Dealing With Dental Fear
Our dental care team works diligently to create an atmosphere where our patients feel understood informed, and safe. We take the time to explain all aspects of your treatment, so there are no surprises. We also believe patient education plays a huge role in your oral health journey. Understanding the entire process and how it improves your oral health can help reduce some of the anxiety or fear you may feel about visiting the dentist.
Tips for dealing with dental fear:
- Listen to music, audiobook, or TV show during your treatment
- Ask about sedation dentistry
- Schedule regular visits to the dentist
- Tell your dentist about your dental fear and anxiety
- Ask questions
- Practice deep breathing techniques
We encourage our patients to visit out Cincinnati dental office at least twice a year for preventive care exams. During a preventive care exam, Dr. Kaplan can thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, and mouth to identify any concerning dental issues. Identifying dental issues during the earliest stage can prevent further dental problems from occurring in the future. Dr. Kaplan creates custom treatment plans based on your oral health needs.
If you have not visited the dentist in awhile, contact our Cincinnati dental office We offer compassionate, comprehensive dental care to restore health, function, and beauty to your smile. To schedule an appointment, call (513) 342-2644 or request an appointment online.