Dr. Derek Fika Family Dentistry Takes Dental Anxiety Seriously
According to Statics Canada, 40% of Canadians have some degree of dental anxiety, and 20% of those individuals experience extreme dental phobia. This anxiety is preventing millions of Canadians from getting the proper dental care they need. This fear usually stems from an early dental experience that was unpleasant or from dental stories told by others, even parents unknowingly pass their anxiety on to their children.
The good news is that with patience and diligence, dental anxiety can be overcome. The more visits you have with your dentist, the better your oral health will be and the less you will have to revisit! Your first step to overcoming dental anxiety is finding the right dentist!
Why is overcoming dental anxiety so important?
Research indicates that those who experience dental anxiety are likely to delay or avoid dental visits. This contributes to poor oral health outcome and increased the need for more invasive and costly procedures. Your oral health directly affects your overall health.
Dr Fika is well known for his patient centered nature the following is a testimonial from one of our patients:
“Always nervous about what dentist to choose for comfortably and comfort. This is far the best dentist I been too. They are very cheerful. Happy and caring people who genuinely care about your wellbeing ☺” ~ Jamie
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