{"id":296,"date":"2017-09-10T14:47:50","date_gmt":"2017-09-10T18:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/?p=296"},"modified":"2017-11-16T17:40:24","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T22:40:24","slug":"norwood-dentist-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/10\/norwood-dentist-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to Stop Dreading Your Trip to the Norwood Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_164563391-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Fearful man at dental office\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_164563391-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_164563391-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_164563391-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>You have your father\u2019s eyes and your mother\u2019s dental phobia. Does genetic dental phobia sound a little strange? Millions of US adults and children report experiencing some level of anxiety or fear associated with visiting the dentist. If you\u2019re one of these fearful dental patients, recent research out of West Virginia University (WVU) indicates your genealogy may be to blame. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that the right dentist also has an impact on alleviating both genetic and learned dental phobias and anxieties. That means finding a trustworthy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential to help you overcome your dental anxieties or fears.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Dental Phobia Passed Down from Parents? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WVU researchers believe they have found a hereditary link between kids and parents who have dental phobias and anxieties. Approximately 20% of adults experience phobias, and many of these adults have one or both parents who also experience this fear. The study is still not definitive, but researchers believe the hereditary link is in the genes that cause people to fear pain. Further research is being conducted to determine whether there is a specifically inherited gene that causes kids of dental phobic parents to associate visiting the dentist with pain and fear. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Avoid Passing Down Dental Fears to Kids<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you may have given your child the dental phobia gene doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t help them learn to love the dentist. Make visiting the dentist fun. Start a countdown or reward them with a special treat or fun activity after their appointment. If you\u2019re not able to control your own anxiety in the dentist\u2019s office, have a trusted friend or family member take them for you. Kids are more likely to have a bad reaction in the dentist\u2019s office when they sense their parent\u2019s anxiety or fear. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conquering Your own Fear<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a dental phobic parent, it may be time to conquer your own fears, so you can help your children develop a healthy and happy relationship with the dentist. You may want to talk to your dentist about scheduling non-treatment visits. Going to the dentist more often than you need to may seem counterintuitive, but it\u2019s important to break down the link your brain is making between the dental office and pain or discomfort. Schedule a consultation visit, take a tour of a new practice, and most of all, communicate with the dentist and staff about your anxieties so they can help you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the Central Dental Associates Team <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering comprehensive dental services for Norwood families, the Central Dental Associates team is happy to provide care for anxious patients. In fact, we pride ourselves on helping even the most anxious patients overcome their fears and learn to love visiting our office. It\u2019s actually a lot easier than you \u00a0might think, and it all starts with making patients the center of their own oral health care and treatment planning. An educated patient is much less likely to be fearful of dental treatments. We honestly explain your treatment options, and we never move forward with any step, until you feel completely confident. If this sounds like the Norwood family dentistry practice you\u2019ve been looking for, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraldentalnorwood.com\/contact-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our caring team. We\u2019re happy to answer your questions or schedule an appointment for you to come in and see our office.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You have your father\u2019s eyes and your mother\u2019s dental phobia. Does genetic dental phobia sound a little strange? Millions of US adults and children report experiencing some level of anxiety or fear associated with visiting the dentist. 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