{"id":100,"date":"2017-11-26T16:27:07","date_gmt":"2017-11-26T16:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2017-11-26T16:27:07","modified_gmt":"2017-11-26T16:27:07","slug":"sedation-dentist-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/26\/sedation-dentist-jacksonville\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dental Fear Can Affect Your Health (and How to Stop it)"},"content":{"rendered":"\"PortraitIf you\u2019re nervous about having dental work performed, you\u2019re not alone. This dental fear or anxiety may not seem like that big of a problem at first, but when it prevents you from getting the routine attention healthy smiles require, dental fear can turn into a significant issue that affects your overall health. Fortunately, your <\/span>sedation dentist<\/span><\/a> in Jacksonville is here to help.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n

Larger Effects of Dental Fear\/Anxiety<\/span><\/h2>\r\nPeople who deal with significant fear of the dentist\u2019s office are often less likely to schedule a checkup and cleaning every six months. Unfortunately, waiting until you know there is a problem to visit the dentist results in the need for more costly and complex care. Visiting the dentist regularly is really the best way to ensure you never have to sit in the chair for a longer procedure — like a root canal or extraction. <\/span>\r\n\r\nIgnoring the need for preventive care can also take a toll on your overall wellbeing. Gum disease, for example, has been linked to a number of larger health conditions. People who have untreated gum disease are at a higher risk of heart disease, respiratory issues, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. Tooth loss is also common in people who ignore the presence of gum disease. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n

Overcoming Your Fear<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThere is good news in all of this. You can get past your fear or anxiety by visiting a sedation dentist in Jacksonville! Oral conscious and IV sedation are safe and highly effective options that can help you relax throughout any procedure. The one that is right for you depends on the level of your fear on the day of your appointment and the treatment that is being performed.<\/span>\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s how they work. \u00a0<\/span>\r\n