Nervous about the Dentist? Here Are Music Recommendations to Relax You 

A little anxiety is natural when you visit your Cincinnati family practice. Feeling downright nervous is perfectly understandable, especially when you need to see your local dentist about nagging tooth pain. At Beckham Square Family Dental, we specialize in gentle family dental care because we understand all too well that past experiences can make some people feel nervous before an appointment.

That’s why we often suggest patients bring in their own music on their phone, iPod, or other device with headphones. If you’re into heavy metal and screeching guitars, a dental appointment may not be the best time to play it. That 20-minute metal guitar riff will sound like a dentist’s drill. Instead, pick something soothing that will put you at ease.

Here we break down some of our favorites by genre. The perfect tune list is different for everybody. Just go with something you like and find relaxing.

Jazz

We love Miles Davis, but he might be too soothing if you’re driving a car. However, in the dentist’s chair, he’s sublime. “Kind of Blue” will put you on a cloud. Chick Corea’s jazz fusion is also a great anxiety melt. You might also like David Sanborn’s relaxed trumpet sounds.

Classical Music

When it comes to classical music, we recommend you go with something serene like a piano sonata rather than a full-blown Beethoven orchestra. What blows you out of your seat in a concert hall will have you hanging onto dear life in the dentist’s chair.

If you’re not sure where to start, Mozart’s Piano Concerto #21 in C major is a nice choice. Chopin’s No. 1 in E minor will float you to the stars. Anything by Yo-Yo Ma is like running your toes through fine beach sand.

Folk and Country

Listening to Allison Kraus’ smooth vocals is a great way to kick back. Give Greg Brown a try; you’ll swear the dentist’s office smells like a perfect steaming cup of coffee. Chris Thile’s mandolin will completely evaporate your anxiety. Emmylou Harris will take you on a stroll through a wheatfield. Also, the loveable Dolly Parton is as sweet and soothing as a flowing stream.

Find a Cincinnati Dental Office with a Relaxing Atmosphere

What are some of your favorite types of music when you feel anxious? At Beckham Square Family Dental, we like hearing what our patients are into when it comes to relaxing music. We even encourage you to bring your tunes if it puts you at ease, whether you need us to alleviate your toothache or give you a thorough cleaning. Also, let us know if we can do anything else to make your dental visit calmer and more tranquil.