The staff at South Lakewood Dental are here to help patients achieve the smile of their dreams. However, they know that dental anxiety can stand in the way of getting necessary dental work done. Dr. Scott Stewart is a dentist in the community of Lakewood, Colorado who is pleased to describe to patients the benefits […]
When patients are seeking dental care in the Lakewood, Colorado area, they are sometimes worried about what their patient experience will look like. Patients who are uneasy about visiting the dentist may be worried about pain or their gag reflex. Others may be fearful enough that they may avoid even scheduling their appointment. Dr. Scott […]
Studies have shown that up to 20 percent of people experience some sort of dental anxiety. Dental phobias or anxiety can result in patients breaking, postponing or completely avoiding professional oral and dental care. As can be expected, this action creates an unfortunate and negative cycle. When a patient fears going to the dentist and […]
As dental providers, we are aware of the dread that is felt by many at the thought of an impending appointment. For some, this sense of fear or anxiety may just be worrying about potential problems. For others, this may be a deep-rooted fear that stems from bad experiences in the past. At our Colorado […]
South Lakewood Dental takes great pride in offering many different types of sedation to address every level of dental fear. Not every Colorado sedation dentist is licensed to offer many levels of sedation. Dr. Stewart and his team have the tools and training to provide both moderate sedation and minimal sedation. A note on sedation […]
Dental anxiety can be a very isolating feeling. In fact, you may not completely understand why you are so fearful of the dentist, and the truth is… you are not alone. Fear of the dentist affects millions of people world-wide. The biggest way to combat this dental fear is finding a dentist who understands that […]
Dr. Scott Stewart is a holistic dentist who provides a variety of special services to his patients. One of them is sedation dentistry. What is sedation dentistry? It is the ability to address fears and anxieties during dental visits. Dr. Scott Stewart of South Lakewood Dental of Lakewood, CO offers a few different methods of […]
Patients who are extremely anxious about visiting their dentist are encouraged to speak to Dr. Scott Stewart of South Lakewood Dental about the importance of sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is a method of calming and relaxing a patient before and during their dental procedure. This is done to help make the appointment a more positive […]
Patients in the Lakewood area who are experiencing fear and anxiety around their dental appointment are invited to come speak with Dr. Scott Stewart at South Lakewood Dental. His team is available to provide quality care and assistance with sedation dentistry. Patients who are faced with the idea of sedation dentistry often want facts on […]
No one wants to feel stress, fear, pain or anxiety. Yet some people avoid necessary dental care because it is associated with those uncomfortable emotions. A past painful experience or worry about loss of control or personal space may prevail over an individual’s desire for a healthy and happy smile. Dr. Scott Stewart at South […]
An estimated 75 percent of adults in this country have some level of “odontophobia” ranging from mild apprehension about seeing a dentist to extreme anxiety that resembles posttraumatic stress disorder. It is so prevalent that it keeps hundreds of residents of the Lakewood area from enjoying the wellness and appearance benefits of a healthy mouth. […]