Feeling apprehensive about attending dental checkups is nothing new.
It is a global phenomenon; many people are less than eager to have a dental team look in their mouths but, when this becomes a serious concern, you need to seek help.
If you are worried about dental checkups, the worst thing you can do is attempt to avoid the issue as this can not only deepen your phobia but also lead to worsening dental health.
At Harley Street Dental Clinic, we do not take dental phobias lightly and will work with you to help you overcome them. Our dentist W1 can offer sedation, distraction and even anaesthetic to help our most concerned patients manage checkups. So, if it has been a while since you got into the dental chair or you have worries about saying ‘aah’, come to us!
But what are some of the benefits of overcoming your dental phobia once and for all? Our dentist W1 offers the following insights.
Better oral health
We cannot emphasize having good oral health high enough on this list!
If you have a fear of seeing our dentist W1, then your oral health is going to be one of the first things to suffer. Cavities, decay and gum disease are more likely to go undetected and can lead to abscesses, tooth loss and even issues with facial symmetry.
Overcoming these worries will allow us to manage any conditions that you have. So, should you need extractions, we can then discuss restoratives with you when your dental health is in better shape. Great!
Better general health
The link between oral health and general health has been spoken about time and time again.
If you dodge your checkups, you will have a higher risk of plaque seeping into your system, where it can increase the chances of heart attacks, cancer or even strokes.
By seeing our team regularly, we can remove stubborn plaque with the help of our hygienist, and you can reap the benefits of improved physical health as a result of frequent dental checkups.
Confidence
Confidence should not be overlooked on this list. By overcoming a phobia, you will feel more capable and undoubtedly notice a boost in your self-esteem.
You will also feel happier because your teeth will look better as we will remove any plaque from the surface of your teeth during your checkup, thus creating a whiter and more attractive smile.
Creativity
With that whiter smile and improved self-esteem, you are probably going to smile more.
Studies have found that when you smile, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin, both of which have been linked to increased creativity. So, overcoming your dental phobia can actually lead to a promotion at work!
Cosmetics
Touched upon earlier, once your oral health is in good condition, our team can begin to discuss any cosmetic treatments you may want to have.
If you want a whiter smile, we can offer teeth whitening or veneers. If you want teeth replaced, we can offer implants, all with the aim of restoring your smile.