{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Centergate Dentistry Sarasota Blog","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.centergatedentistry.com\/blog","author_name":"Centergate Dentistry Sarasota","author_url":"https:\/\/www.centergatedentistry.com\/blog\/author\/centergatedentistry\/","title":"8 Tips for Handling Dental Anxiety - Centergate Dentistry Sarasota Blog","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NtL5ILeLuS\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centergatedentistry.com\/blog\/8-tips-for-handling-dental-anxiety\/\">8 Tips for Handling Dental Anxiety<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centergatedentistry.com\/blog\/8-tips-for-handling-dental-anxiety\/embed\/#?secret=NtL5ILeLuS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;8 Tips for Handling Dental Anxiety&#8221; &#8212; Centergate Dentistry Sarasota Blog\" data-secret=\"NtL5ILeLuS\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.centergatedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"Dental anxiety affects millions of adults and can prevent people from seeking necessary oral care. Research indicates that dental fear impacts a substantial portion of the population, with studies showing that many patients experience moderate to severe anxiety before and during dental appointments. This anxiety can lead to delayed treatment, worsening oral health conditions, and a negative cycle of avoidance that compounds the problem. At Centergate Family Dentistry, we understand that dental anxiety is a genuine concern that affects patients of all ages. Our team takes time with each patient to ensure comfort and understanding throughout the treatment process. We offer comprehensive solutions, including sedation dentistry, to help anxious patients get the care they need [&hellip;]"}