{"id":785,"date":"2011-03-09T21:33:36","date_gmt":"2011-03-09T21:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carmelfamilydentistry.com\/?p=785"},"modified":"2018-09-18T15:18:40","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T19:18:40","slug":"dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carmelfamilydentistry.com\/dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Anxiety!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have dental anxiety?\u00a0 Do you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist? You might be worrying unnecessarily. With dentistry&#8217;s many advances, diagnosis and treatment get more sophisticated and comfortable all the time.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s often best to share your anxiety. If you&#8217;re tense or anxious, tell your dentist and the dental staff. Getting your concerns out in the open will let your dentist adapt the treatment to your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Try to choose a time for your dental visit when you&#8217;re less likely to be rushed or under pressure. 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