{"id":9,"date":"2016-09-11T22:50:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-11T22:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2016-10-11T22:54:30","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T22:54:30","slug":"dont-let-fear-keep-you-from-your-dentist-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/blog\/dont-let-fear-keep-you-from-your-dentist-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Let Fear Keep You from Your Dentist in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-453552571-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Do you cancel visits to your dentist in Chicago? Poor dental and overall health can result. Read about sedation options from Joseph G. McCartin DDS.\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-453552571-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ThinkstockPhotos-453552571.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do your knees shake just thinking about going to the dentist? You\u2019re not alone. The American Dental Association says dental anxiety is more common than you may think. And, it\u2019s not just kids. Adults, too, fear the dentist. So, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Joseph G. McCartin, dentist in Chicago<\/a>, compassionately helps scared patients with sedation dentistry options to relax worried minds so teeth and gums get necessary care.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Why People Fear the Dentist<\/h3>\n<p>Behind every \u201cirrational\u201d fear is a rational explanation. For instance, many people are afraid of bees because they experience a dangerous allergic reaction if stung. Other people who are afraid of the water cannot swim and worry about drowning.<\/p>\n<p>With patients who suffer from dental phobia, the anxiety can originate with several factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad experience in the past with a dentist, doctor or hospital<\/li>\n<li>Claustrophobia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/conditions\/tooth-sensitivity\/article\/what-causes-sensitive-teeth-0714\" target=\"_blank\">Sensitive teeth<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Overactive gag reflex<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty sitting still in the dental chair<\/li>\n<li>Shame over the condition of teeth and gums<\/li>\n<li>Fear of judgemental attitudes<\/li>\n<li>Intense dislike of the sights and sounds of a dental office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Online journal, <em>Registered Dental Hygienist, <\/em>says that negative experiences accumulate over time, adding up to a \u201cI hate all dentists.\u201d attitude. Careful dental care and a kind, patient-centered attitude are critical to a positive experience for every individual. Your sedation dentist in Chicago\u00a0 can help patients approach the dental office with trust and confidence that dental work will be comfortable and correctly performed.<\/p>\n<h3>How Dr. Joe Can Help<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Joseph G McMartin has been in practice in Chicago since 1984. As such, he has seen it all in terms of dental phobia. He knows that your oral health benefits from a kind, listening attitude and an office that provides quality care in a comfortable setting.<\/p>\n<p>He offers truly pain-free dentistry. Of course, the traditional \u201cpain shot,\u201d or local anesthetic numbs areas to be treated with fillings, root canal therapy and even dental implant placement. However, that intervention is not always enough; so the team offers oral conscious sedation.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to an appointment with Dr. Joe, the patient takes a prescribed oral tranquilizer. The names are familiar to most people: Halcion, Valium, Ativan, Versed are just a few of the choices.The beauty of the medication is how it relaxes the fearful patient, making him or her drowsy, even to the point of napping in the treatment chair.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Joe and his team are able to perform routine exams, cleanings, fillings and other dental services while the individual is completely at ease. The patient can respond to simple verbal commands and afterwards, may not remember having the dental work done. A friend or loved one must drive the patient home.<\/p>\n<h3>Make Your Best Smile Happen<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drjoethedentist.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact the offices of Joseph G. McCartin DDS<\/a>, and book a sedation dentistry consultation. It\u2019s your first step toward superior dental care and elimination of dental fears. 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