Understanding Your Dental Anxiety

If you fear to visit the dentist, you could be living with dental anxiety. Here at our dental office in Foothill Ranch, California, Dr. Aria Irvani understands many people have anxiety, which is why he wants to give you this information on dental anxiety, and do everything in his power to ensure that you feel safe and relaxed in our care.

Dental anxiety is a condition where people fear, stress, or have severe anxiety about visiting the dentist and undergoing dental treatments. This anxiety keeps people afraid to get their dental checkups, which can lead to many serious oral health problems if their cavities or gum disease is left unchecked. The good news is, there are things you can do on your own to help you ease your dental anxiety.

Wearing headphones to listen to movies or music while you are in the office could help you feel more comfort and relaxation in the dental chair. Working out a signal with your dentist could also help if you need a break or a timeout during treatment. The most significant thing to remember is to be open about your feelings, so we can do what we can to help you each step of the way.

Our team wants you to feel safe in our office while you are having treatment. If you feel it’s time to face your fears, or simply need your oral health examined, please call us today at 949-458-5858 to set up an appointment. Our dental team is happy to assist you.