Naples Dental Anxiety
“An absolutely wonderful experience. I was so worried about the pain, and it was so easy — nothing like I have experienced. Dr. Cameron is gentle and uses a tiny needle, so I couldn’t feel it.” — Elizabeth Fox
If you feel anxious just thinking about dental treatment, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety affects all kinds of people, and not always in the same way. At Cameron Dental Studio, we take the time to listen and understand your unique needs so that we can help you feel completely at ease and comfortable in our care.
What is Dental Anxiety?
Dental anxiety is most easily recognized when it causes you to experience anxious feelings during treatment at the dentist. But a less obvious symptom of dental anxiety is difficulty getting numb from novocain. Because of the complex relationship between emotions and pain perception, the presence of anxious feelings often renders novocain ineffective. For this reason, at our practice, we prioritize your comfort during treatment, offer sedative medicine as needed, and remain responsive to any changes in your comfort level throughout your procedure.
Our Gentle Approach
When you have misgivings about dental treatment, it’s important to have a dentist who truly demonstrates care. At Cameron Dental Studio, we go the extra mile to make sure our patients feel comfortable. You can expect us to listen and respond to your needs, answer all of your questions, and empower you to make informed decisions about your care. Our gentle approach, combined with our modern tools and technology, help our patients experience pain-free treatments.
Does Laughing Gas Help Dental Anxiety?
If you feel anxious before treatment, nitrous oxide (often known as laughing gas) can help. It calms mild anxiety and gives you a carefree feeling. In doing so, it also has the important effect of allowing novocain to work properly so that you can remain comfortable throughout your procedure.
When Anxiety is More Severe
If you have considerable anxiety, you may have noticed that nitrous oxide isn’t enough to put you at ease during treatment. Don’t worry – at Cameron Dental Studio, we have the tools to help even the most anxious patients. We can prescribe you an oral sedative medication to take prior to your procedure which will allow you to remain in a completely relaxed state for the duration of your treatment.
With this medication, you will be under conscious sedation, which is very different from general anesthesia. While your reflexes will function as normal, and you’ll be able to respond to us as needed, it will seem like you’re asleep and likely won’t remember the appointment afterward. To learn more, visit our Sedation Dentist page.
What Patients Are Saying
“As a person who had previously struggled with dental anxiety, the personal one-on-one attention, caring staff, and beautiful office vibe let me know that I am in good hands here and can relax! I no longer dread dental appointments. EXCEPTIONAL and EXTRAORDINARY practice!” — Dawn Pike
“Dr. Al and Dr. Cameron took away all my fear of going to the dentist and actually made it a great experience. They guided and cared for me through one of the most challenging times in my life. I now have a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth. I actually look forward to my appointments with them.” — G. Beall
“As someone who feels anxious about dental visits, I truly appreciated how Dr. Cameron made me feel at ease. She took the time to offer multiple treatment options, ensuring I felt informed and comfortable with my care.” — Andy Reites
Comfortable Care is Here
When you deal with dental anxiety, you need a dentist who really gets it. If you’re ready to move forward with your dental care comfortably and confidently, give us a call at (239) 256-1330 to schedule your appointment. Or feel free to request an appointment online, and we’ll contact you for scheduling.
