Dental Anxiety
Ways to make treatment manageable if the dentist is difficult for you, from communication approaches through to sedation.
Treatment options
Ordered from the most conservative option upward. A dentist will tell you which apply to your case — this is a map of the territory, not a recommendation.
- 1Sedation DentistryNitrous oxide, oral sedation, or IV sedation used to make treatment tolerable for anxious or sensitive patients.Priced per visitRarely covered
- 2Dental Cleaning & ExamA routine hygiene visit: plaque and tartar removal, polishing, and an exam that usually includes x-rays.Priced per visitUsually covered
- 3Emergency Dental CareSame-day or after-hours treatment for pain, swelling, a knocked-out or broken tooth, or a lost crown or filling.Priced per visitPartially covered
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