Some people have extreme anxiety about visiting the dentist. People can have anxiety about going to the dentist even though they have never been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can be caused by a number of factors, including but not limited to the following: a dread of physical pain or threatening tools, embarrassment, fear for needles or a sense of helplessness and powerlessness.

We at Smart Dentistry understand that many people are suffering from dental anxiety. Our patients often are intrigued to hear that our biological dentist focuses on making visits to our office as stress-free as possible.

What makes us so different than any other dentist?

Smart Dentistry, Dr Astrid Sand makes sure that patients understand the procedure and what their options are as to a stress-free treatment. We believe that every dental office needs to educate themselves on how to help people overcome their fears of the dentist.

Making a positive difference and impact on a patient’s health and life is what we strive for as a holistic dentist, this is what is most fulfilling in our job. Seeing a lot more people suffer from anxiety disorders we feel it is of upmost importance to limit any stress or anxiety dentist treatments can cause. We want to assist people in overcoming their dental anxiety, we understand the importance in working together towards trust and a relaxed enviroment for a comfortable anxiety free relationship.

Some patient’s anxiety arises from their teeth because they are self-conscious about their missing or bad teeth. Dr Astrid Sand is an accomplished dentist with over thirty years of experience and most of all, she has the ability to rediate her calm, caring and kind nature which comforts the most stressed or anxious patients who may come to see us. She takes the time to work on rebuilding trust and confidence with each patient and addresses the teeth issues in simple easy steps.