Dental Day Spa- A New Approach to Dental Anxiety
For many people, a dental check-up is anything by routine. In fact, nearly
50% of Americans fear a dental visit to some degree. An estimated 9-15% avoid
dental care altogether. This translates to some 30-40 million people nationwide
including 20,000 people in Cherokee County- so afraid of dental care that they
jeopardize their health.
Dr. Scott Harden, a cosmetic and restorative dentist in the Acworth-Townelake
area, hopes to change the way people feel about their dental visit, by offering new
ways for patients to relax. The dental profession has taken large strides to help
people overcome their fear of dentistry. A cornerstone of those efforts includes a
Dental Spa Atmosphere. "The focus of our care is your comfort and relaxation",
says Dr. Scott Harden . "We are trying to decrease anxieties and affect moods in
a positive way."
Spa Features
This entire family practice atmosphere is designed to help you relax in what
we call a dental spa. We've invested in the latest technology to make dental
procedures painless and efficient, from routine exams, cleanings and fillings,
to restorative and cosmetic work
Dr. Harden offers offer a variety of special amenities, from scented candles,
paraffin wax mitts, CD headphones, DVD movie library, aromatherapy and warmed
blankets. Patients also relax with soothing spa music, chair massage mats, and warm
scented towelettes. We are constantly pushing ourselves to keep up with the latest
information and to improve ourselves in every aspect of patient care.
Comfort Technology
Discomfort from an injection is mostly due to injecting the solution too quickly,
and not the needle itself. "Keeping you comfortable during your treatment is one of
our top priorities. That's why we've invested in a new anesthetic delivery system,
called the Comfort Control Syringe", explains Dr. Harden. The Comfort Control Syringe
precision delivery technology allows us to provide you with a continuous, steady
level of comfort. The disposable cartridge sheaths mean a safe, sterile procedure.
We simply determine ahead of time the particular amount of anesthetic required and
let the system control the rate of delivery. This technological advance enables us
to provide you with an advanced level of care and comfort.
Another advancement in technology has been our purchase of a Diagnodent Laser .
The Diagnodent Laser conducts a quick, comfortable, and highly accurate tooth decay
diagnosis, without excessive prodding and poking or xrays.
Nitrous Oxide or Laughing gas is one of the oldest forms of sedation available and
can take the anxiety out of most dental procedures to include cleanings. Non-allergenic
and non-irritating, most patients feel the onset effects within minutes and we provide
you with 100% oxygen so you will feel completely normal within 5-10 minutes.
The gas is administered through a simple rubber hood that rests on your nose providing
a feeling of numbness, security, and warmth. Almost anyone can have nitrous oxide treatment.
The gas also tends to reduce gag reflexes and saliva flow. Most importantly, you will
bask in a feeling of relaxation as we care for you.
A More Relaxed Dental Visit
Dr. Scott Harden takes a unique approach in that the patient can be an active participant
is making his or hers dental care pleasant and pain-free. Here are some of his recommendations:
- Share your feelings with your dentist. By bringing your fears out in the open, you will
gain control of them.
- Set aside a stress-free time for your dental visit
- Try to identify specific fears. Uncomfortable childhood experiences or the fear of
pain are understandable, yet they are often unrealistic given the modern, pain-free
techniques now used in dentistry.
- Signals-you and your dentist can agree on a prearranged signal, perhaps a hand
signal, if you are feeling any discomfort
- During the dental visit, practice relaxation techniques to take your mind off of the
treatment and to reduce tension. Focus on a move or stereo music.
- Once the dental visit is over, praise yourself for a job well done, and treat yourself to
a special reward.
Good oral health can promote an overall sense of well-being. Because the total environment
at this local practice looks and feels very different that a traditional dental office, it
might be the perfect choice for some who is afraid to go to the dentist.
BIO INFO: Dr. Scott Harden is a dentist with Fountain View Dental and Cosmetic Center,
serving Acworth, Woodstock and Townelake area for 16 years. He can be contacted at 770-926-0000.
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