Are You Afraid To See A Dentist?

By Author: Dr. P. Parthasarathi Reddy
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Do you remember the story about the dentist & the dental visit, in our English textbook? Long waiting time, big machinery in the dental room and the loud hammer sound coming from the dental treatment room, that annoys every patient waiting outside right, but the fact is it was only to fix the plumbing issue in the treatment room, but not to treat the patient.

The same applies to real-life too; many assume that a dental visit is a stressful and painful experience to go through and ignores the dental issues bothering them. They try to bear mild to moderate pain, as the fear of visiting a dentist is quite dominant.

Some people develop the fear by their own assumptions, or by browsing, watching some videos related to their problem on the internet, listening to peers, or any bitter experiences with Dentists in the past will tend to develop the dental phobia.

If you are not able to overcome the fear and delay the dental treatment, you have to face the consequences of it, it may end up in advanced stages of tooth decay or gum infection, etc.

Are you looking for ways to overcome this fear? Yes, there ...
... are many ways to handle the fear and undergo a smooth and pleasant dental visit.

Select a well-experienced dentist, try to speak to the dentist prior to your visit, explain your condition and develop a good rapport.

During your first visit, try to interact with the dentist and the supporting staff to ease your fear. Discuss the possible treatment options available for you and start the treatment slowly, this will make the clinic atmosphere familiar & friendly. Approach the Near Dental Clinic for more ways like sedation (Conscious sedation) using Nitrous Oxide or laughing gas via a simple mask over the nose to undergo dental treatment without pain and anxiety when you are in consciousness.

Still, you are anxious about dental treatment, don’t worry there are options like General Anesthesia (sleep dentistry ) a form of deep sedation which puts you in sleep to undergo any kind of dental treatment. FMS Dental Hospitals has all required facilities, experienced staff and advanced technologies to overcome the fear and maintain good dental health.

Prof. Dr. P. Parthasarathi Reddy, the visionary founder Chairman, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery and CEO of FMS Dental Hospitals Pvt Ltd, established true MULTISPECIALITY DENTAL CARE with NABH Accreditation for its global standards of quality-oriented services and OSHA standards of sterilization under one roof.
His vision of bringing world-class dental treatment within the economic and geographic reach of lakhs of patients was the genesis of FMS Dental Hospitals. The first FMS best Dental clinic in India opened its doors in 1993, and in just 26 years, he developed an empire in Dental Health in India by establishing dental clinics, dental laboratory, dental school and other training academies that are built upon the goals of continuous improvement. Leading from the front, he takes his whole team to deliver holistic dental care for the patients.
He has undergone various training in the field of ceramics, CAD-CAM, and other laboratory advanced procedures. His vast experience in the field of cosmetic dentistry has changed thousands of people’s smiles and lifestyles. In the year 2000, he has undergone intensive training with Nobel Bio care & in 2006 had advanced training in all-on-4 protocol. His passion for research had made him publish more than 60 articles in international & national journals. Innovation, persistence, dedication, and devotion to his work are some of the characteristics that best describe him.
Dr. P. P‘s vision paved a path for which today, FMS is the front-runner for promoting Dental tourism with a comprehensive plan to include the most memorable tourist destinations of India. Dr. P. P‘s continuous and extreme desire to succeed has made FMS as the ‘8th Best Dental Center in the world’ and the ‘Best Dental Center in India’ by Global Clinic Rating (GCR) association.

Prof. Dr. P. Parthasarathi Reddy, the visionary Founder & Chairman of Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery and CEO of FMS Dental Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., pioneered the concept of true multispecialty dental care under one roof. With NABH accreditation, FMS Dental Hospitals upholds global standards of quality-driven patient care and follows OSHA-compliant sterilization protocols, bringing comprehensive, safe, and specialized dental services together in one integrated facility.