Dental Phobia

At Fresh Meadows Dental, we encourage our patients to notify us of fears they have about coming to the dentist.  On average, 9% to 15% of people suffer from dental phobia and avoid the dentist at all costs. It is important to get your teeth cleaned twice a year to maintain good dental hygiene. Patients who suffer from dental phobia have a greater chance of developing gum disease and tooth decay.

Some signs that you may suffer from dental phobia include tense or nervousness, sleepless nights before the dentist, and the thought of the dentist makes you feel sick.

If you have a fear of pain or drilling that might be needed for your teeth, we offer numbing so you don’t feel anything. The pain anesthetics we have help you relax while in the chair.

We encourage our patients to ask us questions before your appointment so we can make you feel more comfortable. Your comfort is our number one priority and we are happy to discuss what can help to ease your fears.

Farid Hakimzadeh, DDS, operates Fresh Meadows Dental Care at 58-47 Francis Lewis Blvd., Suite 100, Flushing, New York, 11364. To schedule an appointment, call 718-224-7272 or visit Fresh Meadows Dental and fill out a contact form.

Dental Anxiety

Do you suffer from a sleepless night the evening before your dental appointment? Well, at least you scheduled one. Dental phobia can leave a person out of the dental chair for years, which makes them candidates for gum disease, tooth decay, and even tooth loss. Whether you’re a victim of dental anxiety or wish to take the edge off of a dental procedure, we have sedation options that are right for you.

Dental anxiety may leave a person in fear of pain, fear of injections, or fear that the anesthesia might wear off during a dental procedure. Fortunately, we specialize in sedation dentistry to treat patients with both a dental phobia and dental anxiety. Depending on the needs of the patient, he or she may benefit from oral conscious sedation or laughing gas (nitrous oxide).

If you have questions or concerns regarding dental anxiety, please give us a call. To learn more about mouth guards and all the services we provide, visit www.freshmeadowsdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Oakland Gardens, NY, call 718-224-7272.