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Fears Related To Dental Visits

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Fear is a genuine emotion that can manifest itself very differently from person to person. For some, sweat, trembling and a rapid heartbeat are common in fearful situations. For others, hot flashes, chills or pain and tightness accompany their fearful situations. Fear is common and varies from person to person and often depends on history and past experiences.

Top Phobias

VeryWell Mind lists the ten most common phobias. Do you recognize or identify with any of these?

  1. Arachnophobia – fear of spiders
  2. Ophidiophobia – fear of snakes
  3. Acrophobia – fear of heights
  4. Aerophobia – fear of flying
  5. Cynophobia – fear of dogs
  6. Astraphobia – fear of thunder and lightning
  7. Trypanophobia – fear of injections
  8. Social Phobia – fear of social situations
  9. Agoraphobia – fear of being alone
  10. Mysophobia – fear of germs

Helping You Navigate Your Dental Fear And Anxiety

Our team at Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry understands the impact fear and anxiety can play in a person’s life. We don’t take the dental fear and anxiety hurdles lightly. We know they can be a barrier to getting the dental care a person wants or needs. If your fear and anxiety, as it relates to dental care, has become a barrier to getting dental care, call our caring dental office to discover all the ways we have tried to make your dental visit with us as relaxing and pain-free as possible.

Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Services For Your Fear and Anxiety

  1. Lightwalker Dental Laser
  2. Dental Wand
  3. Sedation Dentistry

Don’t let dental fear and anxiety hold you back any longer. Call and book your appointment with Dr. Forehand, Dr. McPherson, or Dr. Wisner today.

Posted on behalf of Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

538 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29407

Phone: (843) 507-5481

FAX: (843) 577-4653

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Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm

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Absolutely phenomenal dental office. Not only are the dentists outstanding at their craft but, like every person in the office, they are incredibly friendly and genuine. And that is so important. I earnestly recommend Peninsula if you are looking for the highest quality care, expertise and, equally important, quality people. I would give them 10 stars if I could.
Matthew W. L.
The BEST dentist. Megan the hygienist is always so professional and thorough! Every time I have a visit here the staff from the front desk to back are always so efficient and courteous. Dr. McPherson is an amazing dentist and always takes time to explain everything in a way that makes sense. I will only go to Peninsula for all my dental needs!
Dana M.
Excellent staff and excellent experience from entering until leaving. Dr. McPherson is terrific!! Her assistant Kate is very knowledgeable and caring. I felt like I had two dentist attending to me. This was my first visit to this practice. I’ll always remain a patient due to my experience
John C.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. James B. Wisner

Dr. James B. Wisner was raised in Charleston and attended Porter-Gaud High School. He graduated from The Honors College at The University of South Carolina in 1996 and received his D.M.D. degree in 2002 from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Wisner served in Las Vegas, Nevada and Spangdahlem, Germany as a Captain in the United States Air Force for three years where he completed an AEGD residency and was certified in Intravenous Conscious Sedation.

Dr. Caitlin McPherson

Dr. Caitlin McPherson was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. A graduate of Porter Gaud High School, she went on to receive her Bachelors of Science from Clemson University’s Calhoun Honors College. Dr. McPherson earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine. She is an active member of The American Dental Association and The Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. McPherson performs all aspects of general dentistry and is Invisalign certified. Dr. McPherson especially enjoys treating pediatric patients.

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538 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29407

Phone (843) 507-5481
Fax (843) 577-4653
Email

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm

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