Family Dentist Suggests Overcoming Dental Phobia For Healthier Oral Hygiene

BOGOTA, NJ, September 24, 2010 (Press-News.org) Many people dread going to the dentist knowing they may need a work done, or have had a bad experience in the past that has caused them fear. Their unkempt oral hygiene can affect their confidence and all around health. For nearly 20 years, residents from Teaneck have been coming to, Dr. Sultan Sherzoy in Bergen County to help concur their fears about going to the
dentist.

An estimated amount of 75% of US adults has some degree of dental fear, from mild to severe. For patients with severe phobia Dr. Sherzoy now offers Conscious Sedation. Most dentally fearful people will only go to see their dentist when they are in pain, loose a tooth or truly a dental emergency. People with a fear of the dentist are not only putting their dental health aside, but what they don't realize is their overall health will be affected as well. Today, with advanced treatment techniques and a dentist trained to help these patients overcome dental phobia, Dr. Sherzoy can make you feel comfortable restoring your dental and oral health.

Dr. Sherzoy says, "The first thing you can do is realize that your dental fear can be overcome. Fear is a learned behavior and can be unlearned. Behavior modification techniques that focus on treating you as a whole person, not merely someone requiring dental work, can help you overcome your fears. This obviously takes a team approach involving you, our staff and me. "

What many people don't know is Oral Hygiene plays an important role on the body as a whole, which is why Dr. Sherzoy and his staff comforts and guides his patients in the right direction. Communication is the key when helping a patient with fear. When speaking with your dentist it's important to feel comfortable expressing your fears and concerns and believe that you are being listened to. Dr Sherzoy and his highly trained staff can make your visit truly painless.

For more information, please visit: http://www.bogotadentistry.com/ and http://www.dentistbergencounty.com/

About Dr. Sultan Sherzoy

For over 16 years, Dr. Sherzoy has been providing the Bogota New Jersey community with excellent dental care. Dr. Sherzoy specialized in all aspects of dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, periodontal disease, advanced prosthodontics and full mouth rehabilitation and root canal therapy.

Dr. Sherzoy is an active member of the ADA (American Dental Association), AGD (Academy of General Dentistry), ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologist) and AOI (Academy of Osseo Intergration). He is also a fellow of ICOI, finally a regular attendee of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics.

Website: http://www.bogotadentistry.com