Dental Phobia and Sedation Dentistry Information for Patients in the San Francisco Bay Area

Dental phobia is a severe fear of going to the dentist. Those who suffer from it may avoid visiting the dentist even if they are experiencing severe pain and difficulty chewing. Fear of the dentist can stem from a variety of sources. Some may have had a traumatizing dental experience that taught them to fear dental treatment no matter how simple or straightforward. Others learn their dental fear from friends or family members who had a terrible experience.

Untreated dental problems can worsen over time. If left untreated, a problem that would have required a simple filling can lead to a far more severe problem, perhaps requiring root canal therapy or the removal of the tooth. Known for her expertise and excellent chairside manner, Dr. Gelareh Rahbar treats patients affected by dental phobia with the help of techniques in sedation dentistry at her San Francisco office. If you are nervous about a visit to the dentist, ease your fears with a visit to Dr. Rahbar.

Alleviation of Dental Phobia
If you suffer from dental anxiety, just calling to make an appointment for dental treatment is a huge step. At Rahbar Dentistry PC, we understand this fear and try to create an environment in which you feel at ease. In addition to traditional relaxation techniques, Dr. Rahbar uses pharmacological remedies (nitrous oxide laughing gas, diazepam, etc.) and sedation dentistry to treat your dental phobia. Sedation dentistry, using nitrous oxide or another sedative, is a safe and effective way to put you into a more relaxed state of consciousness. Though you are awake the whole time, you probably won’t remember the procedure. Since you can’t remember the procedure, your phobia of the dentist begins to fade away. As a result, you are more confident to schedule a dental appointment the next time you feel pain. You are also more likely to schedule an appointment for you biannual cleaning.

Since the source of dental fear for some patients is the mystery of the procedure itself, Dr. Rahbar and her staff make sure to thoroughly explain the treatments, answer any questions you may have, and address your fears. The more information you have, the less likely you are to fear the procedure. Let us know what your dental concerns and expectations are we will help you choose the right option; keep in mind that in dentistry most things are possible. Great results are achieved through non-invasive methods using new advances in the dental field. We will review all of your options together and decide on a course of treatment together.

Contact Rahbar Dentistry PC and Face Your Dental Fears
Dr. Rahbar and the staff of Rahbar Dentistry PC seek to help their patients in the San Francisco Bay Area face their dental phobia head-on through the use of sedation dentistry, relaxation techniques, and outstanding chair side care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.