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If you experience anxiety or even fear when you go to the dentist, you are not alone. Research across different countries around the world show up to 20% of people are scared of going to see the dentist! At Green Valley Dental , we want all of our patients to feel comfortable and safe at their dental appointments, and so this article will aim to dispel some of the stigma around why people might fear coming to see the dentist, and how we can help patients feel comfortable in their appointments! We had one of our dentists recount a story of a recent patient who was initially fearful of coming to see us: “Recently I saw a patient who crying when he found out he was going to the dentist. He was a teenager and had a very severe gag reflex. His mother told me that last time he went to the dentist they only managed to clean a single tooth in the span of 30 minutes.” “Over the course of four appointments, we were able to clean all his teeth, and 6 months later we were able to cle

Maria with one of many satisfied patients! Maria is an Oral Health Therapist who has been working with Green Valley Dental for 6 years! She absolutely loves her job and seeing her patients smiling and confident! Maria graduated from the University of Sydney back in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science, and then again in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Oral Health! During her time studying, she received the Johnson & Johnson Pacific Prize and the NSW Dental Therapy Association Award for the Highest Achieving Student. Maria specialises in children’s dentistry , providing dental care for children and adolescents up to the age of 18. She works with an emphasis on preventative care, and is passionate about helping children feel comfortable about visiting the dentist. “I believe a trip to the dentist should be fun and pain-free,” says Maria. “I try to take on a ‘tell-show-do’ approach for my patients to guide them throughout their appointment and

Root canals are a common dental treatment undertaken by many people, but there is a distinct lack of information available surrounding the procedure. This often leads to an air of uncertainty or fear for patients leading up to root canal therapy, as they are not quite sure what is coming their way! We are here to answer the common question “What is root canal treatment?”, as well as 7 other frequently asked questions! What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment is a procedure that aims to save a badly damaged tooth from decay, disease or injury. Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it. During a root canal pro