by Shelby Township Dentist | Jul 17, 2018 | Dental fear
By: Jessica Wendt, RDH – The Gentle Dentist If you are scared to go to the dentist, you are not alone. It is estimated that about 30-40 million Americans have some type of dental anxiety or phobia. This can stem from negative past experiences, pain, embarrassment, or...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Jun 22, 2018 | Dental fear
If the thought of your regular dentist visits gives you anxiety, you’re not alone. Surveys show that 9 to 15 percent of Americans, around 40 million people, face anxiety when it comes to their oral health. The severity may range from anxiety and stress to full blown...
by Shelby Township Dentist | May 18, 2018 | Children's Dentistry
Taking your child to the dentist is important to maintain healthy teeth and start healthy oral hygiene habits. However, your child may not care about the benefits of the dentist. Instead, he or she may show fear of the dentist. With the unfamiliar sounds, objects, and...
by Shelby Township Dentist | Dec 10, 2015 | General Dentistry
Best Dentists Near Me – Shelby Twp, MI Hi, my name’s Dr. Robert Antolak from thegentledentist.com. We are located in Shelby Township, Michigan. Today I’d like to discuss with you a little bit about what makes our dental office in Shelby Twp unique....
by Shelby Township Dentist | Mar 4, 2015 | Dental fear
I received this email the other day as a comment from the January 2015 column and thought it would be helpful to post it in this month’s column of Ask The Gentle Dentist: “I read your article about dental anxiety in the senior newspaper today, and I want to thank you...