Many people have a deeply rooted fear of going to see their oral surgeon. Some patients even experience so much anxiety that it prevents them from seeking the proper oral care that they require.
Seeing your oral surgeon is of the most important things you can do for your health and should be a positive experience. It is important to overcome your fears, as oral surgery can not only prevent serious problems, but it can also help to improve your smile and boost your confidence.
Are you afraid of getting oral surgery?
Sometimes overcoming your fear of dental surgery is just a matter of finding the right surgeon. Dr. Goos and Dr. Edwards and our staff are a team of highly trained professionals that always ensure that oral surgeries are handled as safely and painlessly as possible. We truly care about our patients and spend time with each and every one of them to ensure that they are well informed and comfortable with their procedure. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or unsure of something, please do not hesitate to bring up your concern.
Overcoming Your Fears
There are many ways for a patient to overcome their oral surgery anxiety or fear. The first step is to let us know. This way, we can create a welcoming and pleasant environment.
Another method that a patient could find useful is to sit down with the oral surgeon and discuss treatment options and ask any questions they might have. Furthermore, the oral surgeon can break down how you might feel after each stage of treatment to alleviate any concerns.
Other common methods for an oral surgeon to use, include:
- Frequently checking in with a patient to gauge how they’re feeling during treatment.
- Making it clear to the patient that they can pause or even stop the procedure whenever they want. This is usually done by creating a signal (raising a hand, patting a shoulder, etc.) that notify the oral surgeon that you need a break.
- If possible, incorporate one or two breaks during the appointment. During this time, the patient can sit up, drink some water and even converse about how they’re feeling or about another subject to take their mind off things.
The goal is to help you get through treatment without incident or additional stress.
Initial Consultations
Our consultations are designed to answer your questions and to make you feel assured that you and your oral health are in good hands. We don’t treat a consultation as a sales call. Instead, it’s an opportunity for you to get acquainted with our facility, philosophy, approach, personalities and the services we provide.
It’s also a chance for us to tailor a plan to your needs, including addressing any fears you might have about surgery practices, materials, treatments and financial concerns. We will devote whatever time you need to make sure you have all the information you need to proceed.
You need an oral surgeon who is understanding of your fears and anxieties. Don’t settle for one that simply says, “oh, you’ll be fine”.
Finding an oral surgeon near me
Often, the worst part of oral surgery is not the surgery itself, but the recovery period. With proper post-operative care, many of the normal aftereffects can be minimized. To help you through your recovery process, check out our general instructions following oral surgery
Overcoming fear of oral surgery is important to your general well-being and is something that should be addressed. We are here to help you overcome your fears and keep you smiling. Understanding the root of an issue can help one overcome it. From our perspective, if we know what is causing your apprehension, we can craft a strategy and a treatment plan to tackle the problem at its core. Our recommendation is to not be shy about your feelings and to tell us what you need to feel comfortable. We’ll do our best to accommodate.
Don’t be afraid of oral surgery. Contact our office or schedule an appointment online to learn more about how oral surgery can change your life.