{"id":906,"date":"2017-12-13T12:58:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T18:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=906"},"modified":"2018-02-28T21:22:34","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T03:22:34","slug":"afraid-sedated-dentist-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/afraid-sedated-dentist-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Afraid of being sedated by a new dentist but I need 2 crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I know that sedation dentistry is probably the best thing for me, but my current dentist doesn\u2019t offer it. I just can\u2019t relax in her office. It\u2019s not her. It\u2019s me.<\/p>\n<p>I have to switch dentists because she doesn\u2019t offer sedation. I need 2 new crowns and I\u2019ve put it off for too long. Now there is a problem of letting a complete stranger sedate me. It\u2019s part of my fear and I know that I am going to have to get over it. There has to be a first time.<\/p>\n<p>What can I do to get over the fear of having a new dentist sedate me? I don\u2019t want to go into the office and make a fool of myself because of my fear. Thank. L.E.<\/p>\n<p>L.E.<\/p>\n<p>Sedation dentists are used to seeing fearful patients, so don\u2019t worry how your anxiety will be perceived by the dentist or their staff. Your anxiety is common among millions of Americans.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Choose a Sedation Dentist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Before you choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/sedation-dentist-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new sedation dentist<\/a>, have consultations with a few dentists who have been recommended by friends or family members, or with whom you think you may be comfortable.<\/li>\n<li>Speak with each dentist about your fears. Find out what he or she does to help anxious patients relax and what levels of sedation are offered.<\/li>\n<li>Meet the staff, take an office tour, and become familiar with the office.<\/li>\n<li>After you have chosen a dentist, if you are still very uncomfortable, continue to ask questions and talk about your concerns until you feel comfortable. Don\u2019t proceed with <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/sedation-dentist-plano.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting dental crowns<\/a> before you are comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Receiving sedation will be easier if the dentist is no longer a stranger to you and you know what will be done to help you relax and have a pain-free experience.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plano female dentist<\/a> Dr. Miranda Lacy. Dr. Lacy\u2019s office is convenient to Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Frisco, Garland, Highland Park, and Little Elm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I know that sedation dentistry is probably the best thing for me, but my current dentist doesn\u2019t offer it. I just can\u2019t relax in her office. It\u2019s not her. It\u2019s me. I have to switch dentists because she doesn\u2019t offer sedation. I need 2 new crowns and I\u2019ve put it off for too long. 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