If you’ve ever delayed oral surgery because of fear or anxiety, you’re not alone. Many patients associate surgical dental ...

Dental anxiety can stem from trauma, pain, embarrassment, or mental health issues. Psychological and pharmacological strategies are both effective—especially when combined. Virtual reality and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Mercy Springfield is the first in the city to offer a familiar pain and anxiety treatment for labor and delivery. Most of us are familiar with nitrous oxide, commonly known as ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

Dental drills are to be made quieter to reduce patients' anxiety. Japanese scientists are studying the aeroacoustics of dental drills so they can pinpoint the anxiety-triggering sounds and design new, ...

What if the medication you are taking to reduce your anxiety is interfering with your ability to manage anxiety? Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, and Restoril reduce ...