Norman Dental Anxiety Treatment
Dental problem services address issues like cavities, gum disease, tooth decay, infections, and damaged teeth through expert diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, restoring oral health and maintaining a strong, pain-free smile.
Dental anxiety shouldn’t cause you to miss essential cleaning or treatment for your oral health. At Mask Dental Studio in Norman, we understand that fear, past experiences, or even uncertainty can make it challenging to get the care you need. That’s why at our office, we focus on creating a calm and supportive environment where you can feel heard, comfortable, and entirely in control of your visit. Our compassionate team is here to help you navigate your concerns and offer treatments to make every appointment as stress-free as possible.
How to Deal With Dental Anxiety
Feeling anxious about your dental visit is more common than you might think. The first step in overcoming that worry about your procedure is being open and honest with your dental team. Let us know what worries you, whether that be the sound of the drill, needle injections, or simply the feeling of being out of control. Once we’re on the same page, we can help recommend practical but straightforward strategies to help you feel calm during your visit, including:
Relaxation techniques to activate your body’s “rest” mode and to slow your heart rate.
Distraction tools such as headphones, a stress ball, or watching a video while we work can shift our focus away.
Arriving a little early so you have time to settle in.
Utilizing our sedation tools if anxiety is intense.
At Mask Dental Studio, we’re committed to making every visit as comfortable as possible. We’re here to equip you with the tools and support you need to maintain your oral health with confidence.
Pediatric Dental Anxiety
It’s normal for children to feel nervous about visiting the dentist. New sights, sounds, and sensations can often be overwhelming. When you bring your child into our office, we take a gentle, kid-centered approach to help our young patients feel safe and calm during their appointments. This includes age-appropriate explanations, friendly communications, and a warm environment to help ease fears before the treatment begins.
Parents also play an essential role in reducing anxiety during dental visits. Before the first appointment, start speaking positively about the visit and demonstrating standard cleaning procedures so they are already familiar with them. With the right support, children can build trust, develop confidence, and learn that dental visits can be comfortable and even fun.
Our Dental Anxiety Treatments
Sometimes, the best choice to alleviate dental anxiety is to undergo sedation for a safer and more comfortable procedure. At Mask Dental Studio, we offer a few sedation options for our patients:
This method of sedation involves taking an oral medication before your appointment to achieve deeper relaxation. You may feel drowsy during this sedation, but you should still be able to respond to verbal cues. This type of sedation would require a responsible adult to transport you between appointments and supervise at your home.
Also known as "laughing gas", nitrous oxide is a colorless and odorless gas that produces a state of relaxation and calmness. Our team will administer it through a mask placed over your nose, keeping you conscious while still minimizing discomfort and anxiety. Patients loved this method of sedation for its rapid onset and its ability to quickly wear off after it's turned off.
Do you think you will need sedation treatment for your appointment? Speak with our team today so we can help plan the best options for your procedure.