Showing posts with label how to overcome fear of the dentist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label how to overcome fear of the dentist. Show all posts

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Brandon's Life Changing Choices



We've featured Brandon's story in the past - his initial visit to Gentle Dental Associates, and the story behind his deep-rooted dental fears. Today, we wanted to share this video where Brandon describes some of the onging issues he was experiencing from a tooth problem. He couldn't sleep, he couldn't eat right, and he was anxious to get the problem fixed on his initial visit to Gentle Dental Associates in Ann Arbor, MI. Listen as Brandon describes his first visit to our office, and then head to our website!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Fear of the Dentist, a Video Testimonial from one of our patients at Gentle Dental Associates



When Brandon first contacted us, he explained his past experiences with dental work, and the problems with infection that he has struggled with. Brandon has just become a patient at Gentle Dental Associates, and in this video he describes how he has worked to overcome his fear and begin treatment at our office. You can also take a look at the first email he sent to us below, which he wanted us to share with you all:

When I saw "No lecture, just support," on your web page, it meant as much to me as your other patient services - I have an irrational fear of dentistry, and have made every excuse not to get this taken care of. I cannot smile, I feel unacceptable as a person due to the state of my body because of the state of my teeth. I cannot eat properly or control my weight, I cannot kiss someone I love without careful consideration. Having spent most of my life as a consultant (computers, systems and networking), I have lost confidence and customers because I am a horror to look upon. I have frightened small children, and that is depressing.

I am sometimes in pain, and often in danger of serious infection. I have used green tea and Listerine to keep systemic infection out; so far it has, for the most part worked.

If you do or do not have any options available to me, please let me know either by replying to this email, or by contacting me as per below.


Do you struggle with any of the fears that Brandon mentions in the video or in his email? Take a look on our web site, where we have a page devoted to dental fears. Then give us a call to learn how fear of the dentist shouldn't stand between you and a healthier smile!