Dr. William P. Caldon, D.M.D., co-owner of Plattsburgh’s High Peaks Dental, offers a solution for those who avoid dental care because of fear.

Plattsburgh, NY — Dec 30, 2015 — Renowned Plattsburgh dentist Dr. William Caldon published a new blog post entitled “Help for Millions of Americans who Dread the Dentist.” In the post, he offers three ways to combat dental anxiety: 1. find a dentist who listens to you and understands your concerns; 2. make a plan to be comfortable; 3. consider sedation dentistry.

Says Caldon, “Unfortunately, many people don’t look forward to a visit to the dentist. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 20% of Americans don’t get the dental care they need because of fear and anxiety. This condition, called odontophobia or dentophobia, causes some people to suffer with tooth pain, gum disease and poor health rather than go to the dentist. While we can tell you there’s nothing to be afraid of – that’s not much comfort to those with dental phobia, but we have a solution.”

Dr. Caldon has been a co-owner of High Peaks Dental since 1996 after serving in the

United States Air Force for 20 years and retiring as a Colonel. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville and his Bachelor’s from Thomas More College. In 2013, USA Today featured Caldon as one of America’s Premier Dentists.

The entire article can be found here http://www.highpeaksdental.com/blog/help-for-millions-of-americans-who-dread-the-dentist.php

About High Peaks Dental:

Specializing in patient comfort, High Peaks Dental is the premier dental practice in Plattsburgh and northern New York regions. Owned by Dr. Michael O’Connor, D.D.S. and Dr. William Caldon, D.M.D., the practice has been making patients smile since 1978. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the practice offers the highest quality care and level of service available. High Peaks Dental has been featured across numerous media outlets including NBC, ABC, CBS, Reuters, FOX, and USA Today.