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110 E Villa Maria Rd Ste A
Bryan, TX 77801

Hours

  • Monday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Thursday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Rivers Family Dentistry (979) 710-2216
    • Home
    • About
      • About Our Practice
      • Privacy Policy
    • Patient Information
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Cleaning and Examinations
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Restorations
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Invisalign Dentist
      • Invisalign for Teens
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Routine Dental Care
      • Smile Makeover
      • Teeth Whitening
    • Patient Education
      • Alternative to Braces for Teens
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • Post-Op Care for Dental Implants
      • Preventative Dental Care
      • The Dental Implant Procedure
      • Which is Better Invisalign or Braces?
    • Office Tour
    • Blog
    • Contact

Our Address

110 E Villa Maria Rd Ste A
Bryan, TX 77801

Hours

Monday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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    Dental Anxiety

    At Rivers Family Dentistry, we specialize in treating patients that are suffering from dental anxiety. If you have been avoiding the dentist due to fear of what a procedure could be like or simply do not enjoy having dental work done, give us a call. In our Bryan, Texas dental office, we can ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed regardless of what procedure is being performed. When you visit our office, Dr. Rivers will meet with you to discuss what treatments you need and create a plan for how to keep your mouth healthy while easing any fears that you have about dentistry or procedures in general. This way you will be informed and empowered to make decisions regarding dental care without experiencing any anxiety.

    How can I ease my fears about dental care without medication?

    When you visit our dental office, we can discuss ways that you can prevent experiencing anxiety while receiving dental care. In addition to the medication that we can provide, you can try relaxing by drinking a glass of tea. There are several natural varieties that you can purchase at the health foods store that will relax and calm you. At times, this can be enough to put you into a naturally relaxed state. Some patients also find that they benefit from meditation and acupuncture.

    How can I prepare for my dentist appointment?
    Another easy way to calm your fears is to visit our Bryan dental office and meet with Dr. Rivers without having actual dental work performed. Taking the time to tour our office, where you can sit in the dentist chair and have a conversation, will allow you to become familiar with our staff and office environment. This way when you do have your teeth cleaned, and dental work performed; you are doing so in an atmosphere that you feel comfortable in with procedures being completed by friendly and familiar faces. During your consultation, we can also discuss what you can expect from a teeth cleaning or a specific procedure. This will help you to prepare mentally for how long it will take, what dental tools will be used, what you could feel during the process and what the recovery period will be, if any. At Rivers Family Dentistry, we have found that the more informed our patients are the more comfortable and relaxed they feel. This one appointment can help to alleviate the fear of dentists that you are experiencing.

    Check out what others are saying about our dental anxiety support services on Yelp: Dental Anxiety Bryan.

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    Are there other ways to make dental work more comfortable?
    Yes, laser dentistry is transforming how dental procedures are being completed. When you visit our 77801 dental office, you can be confident that we will use the latest technology available to make your procedure more comfortable. Lasers allow us to do so because the laser energy is fine and can target small spaces without irritating the surrounding tissue. This reduces discomfort and the recovery time. Lasers are also less invasive than traditional dental tools which means that there is less bleeding and swelling than there would be otherwise. They can be used in treating tooth decay, gum disease, and in restorative procedures. If you want a more comfortable experience and to reduce your dental anxiety, we highly recommend visiting a laser dentistry office. To learn about the procedures that we perform using lasers, call (979) 710-2216 and schedule an appointment to speak with Dr. Rivers. At Rivers Family Dentistry, we have found that when lasers are used many of our patients no longer need pain medication because the common factors that create fear of dentists are eliminated. For example, the noise, heat, and vibration that is traditionally associated with the dental drill is not present when using lasers.

    Helpful Related Links

    • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
    • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
    • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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