{"id":3438,"date":"2024-07-15T21:14:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T21:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=3438"},"modified":"2024-08-14T21:17:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T21:17:00","slug":"3-pop-culture-films-that-dont-help-dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/3-pop-culture-films-that-dont-help-dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths and Legends: 3 Pop Culture Films That Probably Don\u2019t Help Dental Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Close up of man covering his mouth so dentist can\u2019t examine him\" class=\"wp-image-3439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image.png 589w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Societies weave myths and legends to create a shared experience. Stories like The Tortoise and The Hare can become so ingrained in a culture that their morals \u2013 in this case, \u201cslow and steady wins the race\u201d \u2013 effects decision-making and worldview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, our version of folklore is TV and film. While dental anxiety is absolutely real and valid, encountering repeated negative portrayals of dentistry in the media certainly doesn\u2019t help! Keep reading for three such examples. You\u2019ll see why this shared experience doesn\u2019t exactly line up with reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. Little Shop of Horrors, 1986<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This horror-comedy gone musical features a lonely man, his carnivorous plant, and a seriously sadistic dentist. Orin Schrivello, played by a young Steve Martin, actually enjoys causing his patients\u2019 pain. To add dental insult to dental injury, a root canal is one of the treatments Orin offers in the film. Fortunately, he met a much-deserved end at the leafy hands of Audrey II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. The Dentist, 1996<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This story is a proper horror film, involving a swift descent into madness, murder, and, of course, a dentist. Corbin Bernsen\u2019s role as Dr. Alan Feinstone seems to have been particularly impactful for viewers, as some remarked that dentistry fit perfectly into the horror genre. Now that was uncalled for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. Novocaine, 2001<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is it with Steve Martin and dentists? Once again, this actor can be seen portraying a less-than-ideal dental practitioner. At least this instance doesn\u2019t involve murder or sadism \u2013 just Dr. Frank Sangster smuggling away his office\u2019s narcotics. Yeah, still not a great look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to Reality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of nefarious dentists throughout cinema go on and on, but it\u2019s best to return to reality for some grounding. The actions and behaviors of these ne\u2019er-do-wells would prompt a thorough review and legal action in the real world. It\u2019s far more reasonable to assume your local professionals are compassionate, caring providers who want you to feel comfortable and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, to help with this, many dentists offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/sedation-options.html\">sedation<\/a> options like laughing gas to calm nerves and relieve tension. Thanks to modern medicine, local anesthetics are powerful enough to effectively numb treatment areas \u2013 even for root canals! Basically, if you have dental anxiety or are worried about discomfort during treatment, you don\u2019t have to be afraid of calling your dentist. They\u2019ll work with you to ensure your in-office experience is beneficial and positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at Beck Dental Care of Columbia is dedicated to helping you feel comfortable and safe. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/meet-our-dentists.html\">read more<\/a> about Drs. Matthew Hart, Kyle Williams, and Philip Matthews, you\u2019ll see that they\u2019re not just highly qualified, but also highly compassionate. If you need access to oral care but struggle with dental anxiety, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckdentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> our office at 931-388-8452. We\u2019d be happy to work with you to find suitable accommodation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Societies weave myths and legends to create a shared experience. 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