A dentist with offices throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, Julia Faigel, DMD, has overseen operations for Dr. Dental since 2004. Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Julia Faigel was a social worker, and she draws on her previous training to comfort anxious patients. By some estimates, nearly one in ten adults have avoided seeing a dentist due to fear. Other studies show this number to be one in five. Below are some strategies for coping with this common fear.Be Open - Talking to dentist about any fears or concerns can help ease the uncertainty that drives dental anxiety. Most dentists are well-aware of this problem, and will do their best to make patients feel comfortable.Bring a Friend - Some patients find comfort by asking a friend or family member to accompany them to their dental appointment. This is also helpful if the patient will be undergoing anesthesia and may need support to get home.Take Breaks - Facing a fear is emotionally taxing and draining. Before starting any procedures, patients should decide on a nonverbal signal they will give the dentist if they need a break from the chair.
A graduate of Boston University, Julia Faigel, DMD, serves as owner and clinical director of Dr. Dental and its numerous locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Throughout her career, dentist Julia Faigel has maintained an interest in emerging dental innovations such as Invisalign.Traditionally, dental patients have relied on braces to achieve the perfect smile. However, many patients - adults in particular - find braces painful and unsightly and decide not to use them as a result. With the introduction of Invisalign, patients can now pursue an alternate route when looking to correct misaligned teeth. Here are some of the biggest advantages of Invisalign:1. The look - Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign is nearly indistinguishable from the wearer’s own teeth. Composed of clear SmartTrack material, these dental aligners don’t stand out or catch food.2. Ease of care - Invisalign wearers can remove their aligners at any time, which makes it easy to keep them clean. This also eliminates the hassle of eating food while wearing braces. More importantly, Invisalign does not feature brackets or wiring that could dislodge, which saves wearers from having to make sudden trips to the dentist for correction. 3. More freedom - Since Invisalign wearers can take their aligners out, they have more flexibility to enjoy activities in their daily lives. For instance, they do not need to worry about injuring their mouths while playing sports or practicing musical instruments.
