Do older women fear dental care?
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American Dental Association answered:Dental anxiety is something anyone can experience; old or young, men or women. The trick is to not let anxiety keep you from achieving a healthy smile and good oral and overall health. With dentistry's many advances, today's diagnosis and treatment is more sophisticated and comfortable than ever before. Talk to your dentist and his or her staff about your anxiety. Getting your concerns out in the open will let your dentist adapt the treatment to your needs and make you feel better in the process.
Another tip to ease your anxiety is to try choosing a time for a dental visit when you're less likely to be rushed or under pressure. If the sound of the drill bothers you, bring a portable audio player and headset so you can listen to your favorite music. During the dental visit you might try visualizing yourself relaxing on a warm beach. These positive techniques work wonders for many. Try them on your next dental visit.
Dental anxiety is something anyone can experience; old or young, men or women. The trick is to not let anxiety keep you from achieving a healthy smile and good oral and overall health. With dentistry's many advances, today's diagnosis and... More -
Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:High levels of fear or anxiety surrounding dental care have been found in both young and older women and men. Older people may be more fearful or anxious about dental care because they tend to experience more oral problems in later life. Many will already have lost teeth. If you or someone you know is anxious to see the dentist, reassurance about the importance of oral care in advanced years can help. If anxiety or fear cannot be managed, a dentist may recommend seeing a mental health professional to help cope with those fears.
High levels of fear or anxiety surrounding dental care have been found in both young and older women and men. Older people may be more fearful or anxious about dental care because they tend to experience more oral problems in later life. Many will... More -
Dr. Jerry Gordon answered:Dental fear knows no boundaries for age or gender. Men, women, children, young, middle aged or elderly can fear dental care. People with dental fears should see a dentist with a reputation for treating patients who suffer from dental phobias.Dental fear knows no boundaries for age or gender. Men, women, children, young, middle aged or elderly can fear dental care. People with dental fears should see a dentist with a reputation for treating patients who suffer from dental phobias. More -
Dr. Rita Medwid answered:No, unless they feared the dentist when they were younger and never dealt with that fear. As a woman ages, she usually is wiser and more secure. Most women look forward to improving their health and living a full life.No, unless they feared the dentist when they were younger and never dealt with that fear. As a woman ages, she usually is wiser and more secure. Most women look forward to improving their health and living a full life. More -
Dr. Saul Miller answered:Fears and concerns about dental treatment is not necessarily gender related.
It is important that you find a dentist who explains what is happening in your mouth and how it can be treated in a way that you understand and accept. The dentist should not only talk to you, but must also listen to your needs, wants and desires regarding your teeth and your concerns and anxieties with treatment. Your dentist should find out what has worked for you in the past and how best to meet your needs now.
Fears and anxieties can often be overcome when treatment is provided in a caring manner.
Fears and concerns about dental treatment is not necessarily gender related. It is important that you find a dentist who explains what is happening in your mouth and how it can be treated in a way that you understand and accept. The dentist... More
