{"id":16417,"date":"2020-10-26T16:25:02","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/native\/uncategorized\/we-can-help-you-smile-with-confidence-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T01:53:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T01:53:23","slug":"we-can-help-you-smile-with-confidence-2","status":"publish","type":"native","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/native\/bcbsa\/we-can-help-you-smile-with-confidence-2\/","title":{"rendered":"WE CAN HELP YOU SMILE WITH CONFIDENCE."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Good dental health is important. But if you\u2019re like many Americans, dental anxiety can be keeping you from going to the dentist. Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP DentalSM can help you overcome your fears and be on your way to smiling with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common reasons why some people fear the dentist<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you relate to any of these? Don\u2019t worry\u2014you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Worrying about possible pain or fearing that the local anesthetic will not be effective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Feeling that the dentist will rush and not pay attention to your needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Sense of having no control, especially those seeing an unfamiliar dental provider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Memory of a previous bad experience, such as a childhood memory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Some are even bothered by the smell of a dental office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to help reduce your anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key is arming yourself with the right information and finding ways that make you feel in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before your dental appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Find a dentist that lets you feel in control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Get the facts about any procedure\u2014what you imagine is usually far worse than reality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Be an active participant in your care\u2014ask your dentist any questions you may have<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your dental appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Schedule your visit when you are not rushed or under pressure, such as in the morning or on a Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Work with your dental team so they understand your fears and can even develop hand signals to help communicate with you during the appointment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Bring a portable audio player and headphones so you can listen to your favorite music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Visualize a place that has pleasant memories that can help take your mind off matters at hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Focus on breathing regularly and slowly while relaxing your entire body<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Avoid coffee, tea, caffeinated beverages and sugary foods prior to a dental visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choose a dental plan that helps you smile<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an uneasy feeling about going to the dentist, pick a dental plan that puts you at ease and in control of your dental health experience. BCBS FEP Dental offers eligible uniformed service members and their families the quality dental coverage they need. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Free preventive care when you visit in-network dentists<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Three free cleanings a year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Access to more than 375,000 provider points of access nationwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 No deductibles for in-network services like fillings and root canals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Benefits that work overseas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Access to exclusive discounts from Blue365\u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s how BCBS FEP Dental can help you and your family smile with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n