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Avoiding the Dentist?

Happy Dental Patient

Break the Cycle!

Have you been avoiding the dentist due to fear or anxiety?

Or has it been so long that you’re embarrassed or ashamed? At our practice, we promise to never “guilt-trip” or scold you about your teeth. Instead, we simply focus on positive change to our patients’ health, and you’ll find that our caring approach is very accommodating to those with dental fears or anxiety.

Take a look at some of our tips on how to deal with a dental phobia, and then it’s up to you to take that important first step by making an appointment!

Tips for Dental Phobia

  • Bring a friend or relative to your appointment. A trusted companion will help you feel more secure, and having someone to talk with can help keep your mind off your appointment.
  • Make your appointment early in the day. That way, you won’t spend the whole day worrying about your visit.
  • Don’t tell people about your appointment beforehand. They may bring up their own dental fears or negative past experiences. Fear is contagious!
  • Tell us about any fears, concerns or special requests! We have some very effective treatment techniques and are here to help you!

About Yuri Kaneda, DDS

Dr. Yuri Kaneda was born in Japan and immigrated to the US when she was 4 years old with her family. She lived in Ohio, Nebraska, and Illinois before finally settling in the San Diego area. A graduate of Bonita Vista High School, she went on to the University of California Berkeley where she obtained her Bachelors in Microbiology and Immunology. After working for 2 years in growth plate research at University of California San Diego, she went to the University of California San Francisco Dental School for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Upon graduation, she returned to San Diego where she worked as an associate in the practice of Drs. Morimoto and Yaryan, her childhood dentist. She then started her own practice in 1995 and has been at her present location since 1999 which happens to be across the street from her high school!

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