{"id":4723,"date":"2015-12-15T02:29:44","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T02:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/2015\/12\/15\/relief-for-dental-phobia-with-sedation-dentistry-houston-tx\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:47:34","slug":"dental-phobia-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/es\/dental-phobia-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Fobia y ansiedad dental: Alivio con sedaci\u00f3n dental | Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;%22275%22&#8243; height=&#8221;%22246%22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Do you suffer from dental phobia (also known as dental anxiety and dental fear)? Are you frightened about dental visits? If so you\u2019re not alone. In fact many people are so afraid to go to the dentist, that they cancel appointments<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>&#8211; or don\u2019t schedule them in the first place.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Unfortunately people with dental anxiety and dental phobia can wind up delaying routine dental care for far too many years. Sometimes even decades. As a result these people will wind up with periodontal disease or decayed and broken teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dental-phobia-comic-book2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dental Phobia&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dental-phobia-comic-book2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>What are symptoms of dental phobia and dental anxiety?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re anxious the night before a dental appointment. You might even have insomnia.<\/li>\n<li>You are nauseous or physically ill on the day of dental appointments. Or maybe you develop a headache or back pain.<\/li>\n<li>When you see dental instruments, hear a dental drill &#8211; or even see the dentist&#8217;s white coat &#8211; you have trouble breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Dental-phobia-comic-book2-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dental-phobia-comic-book2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How common are dental anxiety and dental phobia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Dental phobia and dental anxiety are extremely common. In fact, dental anxiety statistics report that 9% &#8211; 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of dental anxiety. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Meaning? Many millions of Americans avoid dental care every year because they are simply<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/video\/truth-about-dentist\">\u00a0afraid of visiting the dentist.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;14px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|25px||25px|false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;500ms&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|16px|16px|16px|16px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;32px&#8221; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;9px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;8862&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;170deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#3a3a3a 0%|#858787 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#3a3a3a&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#858787&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;25px|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0Chew Good. 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They&#8217;ll have exaggerated or unfounded worries or fears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Dental Phobia<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>People with dental phobia suffer a bit more. They\u2019re not simply stressed. They are\u00a0absolutely\u00a0terrified of the dentist and in a state of panic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<iframe src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/z379qxhkuh?playerColor=8c8c8c&#038;videoFoam=true\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen width=\"650\" height=\"366\"><\/iframe><script src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/iframe-api-v1.js\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span><b>The Dangers of Avoiding the Dentist<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #666666;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Unfortunately if you avoid the dentist for too long, you can develop both painful tooth issues as well as troubling emotional shame.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>After all, if you allow your teeth to become decayed, infected, discolored or damaged, you\u2019ll feel insecure about your smile. Or you might even feel self conscious about speaking &#8211; because you won\u2019t want people to see your teeth.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>As a result both your personal and professional lives will suffer.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Plus folks with dental anxiety or dental phobia will become more prone to health issues. Why? Research shows that bad oral health leads to a variety of health problems &#8211; like heart disease and lung infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.antoinedentalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/phobia.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;phobia&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold;\"><b>Causes of dental phobia and dental anxiety<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 17px; color: #666666;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">People get dental anxieties and dental phobias for 3 main reasons.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Bad Past Experiences<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">If you experienced a particularly painful dentist visit, then you might be triggered to think of all dental visits as painful.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Shyness and Embarrassment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Some folks feel embarrassed about someone looking inside their mouth. Or they might feel discomfort about a hygienist&#8217;s face or dentist&#8217;s body being so close to them.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><b style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Nervousness or Phobia<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This may seem obvious, but some people just have a phobia of going to the dentist! There isn&#8217;t anything logical about the phobia, but it is real. Just like fear of heights or public speaking &#8211; a phobia of the dentist is a real thing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><b>How can you overcome dental phobia and dental anxiety?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">At Antoine Dental Center in Houston, we understand your feelings and fears. We sympathize and have patience because we know that dental phobia is real. We want to ease your dental anxiety in any way we can.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">In order to ease your anxiety, we offer Sedation Dentistry. (We will describe more about this \u201cdental sedation\u201d in a moment &#8211; down below.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Plus at Antoine Dental Center, we also offer ongoing, empathic emotional support during each and every dental procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"><b>We Offer A Range of Dental Anxiety Management Tools<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Before we begin any dental treatments, we start by ensuring that all of our patients feel comfortable. We take the time to explain what a dental treatment will feel like &#8211; and how long the procedure will be for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>We\u2019ll answer all questions you have regarding your treatment before, during, and after a treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>We offer complimentary drinks to help you relax before your appointment. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>During your treatment, we can provide you with blankets and pillows, while allowing you to watch TV or listen to music.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>While doing a dental procedure, we will regularly check in with you &#8211; and ask permission to keep going. We even offer you the chance to stop the dental procedure<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>&#8211; by asking you to raise your hand. And we also offer the option to take breaks<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>&#8211; if you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span><b>We Are Famous for Our Caring D<\/b><\/span><span><b>ental Anxiety Treatment Options<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>When you come to Antoine Dental Center, you can feel confident that we\u2019ll never belittle you for feeling nervous or anxious before a dental treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We are acutely aware of how dental phobias affect different patients, so we\u2019ll do everything in our power to make you feel comfortable in our office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span><b>The ultimate tool for combatting dental phobia: Sedation Dentistry<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>At our comfortable and modern office we have the ultimate tool to help ease dental anxiety and dental phobia: Sedation dentistry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What is Sedation Dentistry?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Sedation dentistry is a sure-fire way to ensure you feel comfortable during any of our restorative or cosmetic dentistry treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Our Sedation Dentist offers several types of Dental Sedation: <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span>nitrous oxide sedation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>oral sedation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>IV sedation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span><b>Have a Laugh with Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Nitrous Oxide sedation is available for all the cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments at our Houston dental practice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You may have heard of this form of sedation dentistry referred to as laughing gas. This is a great and safe option for patients with mild to moderate dental phobia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Your Sedation Dentist will attach a small nosepiece to your before you begin treatment. Plus, your Sedation Dentist will then carefully administer a special blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Almost immediately, you\u2019ll begin to feel light and happy. This relaxed feeling will last throughout your treatment. However you\u2019ll still be able to communicate with your sedation dentist as necessary. 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Are you frightened about dental visits? If so you\u2019re not alone. In fact many people are so afraid to go to the dentist, that they cancel appointments\u00a0 &#8211; or don\u2019t schedule them in the first place.\u00a0 Unfortunately people with dental anxiety [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":53513,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Greetings Houston! Welcome back to the ongoing dental health blog of the Antoine Dental Center. As we inch ever closer to 2016, our staff and patients are busy preparing for the winter holidays. But today we want to talk about a topic more closely associated with Halloween than the winter holidays: fear.<\/p><p>In our last post, we described some of the tremendous restorative and cosmetic treatments available at our comfortable and modern office. We encourage all our patients to handle their oral health problems before the holidays to prevent them from getting worse, and prevent them from disrupting their holiday festivities.<\/p><p>However, millions of Americans avoid dental care every year because they are simply afraid of visiting the dentist. At the Antoine Dental Center in Houston, TX, we\u2019ll never belittle you for feeling nervous or anxious before a dental treatment. We are acutely aware of how dental phobias affect different patients, so we do everything in our power to make them feel comfortable in our office.<\/p><p>At our comfortable and modern office we have the ultimate tool for combatting dental phobia: dental sedation. Sedation dentistry is a sure-fire way to ensure you feel comfortable during any of our restorative or cosmetic dentistry treatments. Our sedation dentist offers several types of dental sedation: nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation, and IV sedation.<\/p><p>Before we begin any sedation dentistry treatments at the Antoine Dental Center in Houston, TX, we begin by ensuring that all of our patients feel comfortable. We\u2019ll answer all questions you have regarding your treatment before, during, and after a treatment. We also offer complimentary drinks to help you relax before your appointment. During your treatment, we can provide you with blankets and pillows, while allowing you to watch TV or listen to music.<\/p><p><strong>Have a Laugh with Nitrous Oxide Sedation<\/strong><\/p><p>Nitrous Oxide sedation is available for all the cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments at the Antoine Dental Center. You may have heard of this form of sedation dentistry referred to as laughing gas. This is a great and safe option for patients with mild to moderate dental phobia.<\/p><p>Your sedation dentist will attach a small nosepiece to your before you begin treatment. Your sedation dentist will then carefully administer a special blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Almost immediately, you\u2019ll begin to feel light and happy. This relaxed feeling will last throughout your treatment, however you\u2019ll still be able to communicate with your sedation dentist as necessary. The relaxed feeling will wear off after your treatment, making it safe to drive home after your procedure.<\/p><p><strong>Oral Sedation for Heightened Relaxation<\/strong><\/p><p>Oral sedation is quickly becoming a popular option in sedation dentistry. At the Antoine Dental Center in Houston, TX, we recommend oral sedation for patients with moderate to high levels of dental phobia. Oral sedation is administered in simple pill form. Your sedation dentist will prescribe you a sedative to take before your treatment.<\/p><p>Oral sedation is an excellent option if you need to undergo a lengthy restorative or cosmetic dentistry treatment. Oral sedation will ensure you feel relaxed throughout your treatment. Oral sedation sometimes lasts slightly longer than your dental treatment, so you\u2019ll need to have someone drive you home after your treatment.<\/p><p><strong>Deep Sedation with IV Sedation<\/strong><\/p><p>IV sedation is the highest level of sedation available for dental treatments. The Antoine Dental Center is one of the very few offices in Houston with a sedation dentist certified to offer IV sedation. IV sedation is administered intravenously, and produces such a deep level of relaxation that you likely won\u2019t remember any of your treatment.<\/p><p>We recommend IV sedation for patients with intense dental phobia. IV sedation is also extremely useful if you have a bad gag reflex, or need to undergo several dental treatments in one sitting.<\/p><p><strong>Make An Appointment<\/strong><\/p><p>Do you need help overcoming your dental phobia? Going without needed dental work can cost you your smile! Let the sedation dentists at the Antoine Dental Center in Houston, TX, help you overcome your fear. 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