Fear of the dentist, often referred to as odontophobia, is quite common🙄
Several strategies can be used to overcome this feeling of fear:
1. Communication with zobārstu👩🏻⚕️
Tell the dentist about your fear and anxiety. We will suggest different techniques, such as pausing during the treatment or agreeing with you a signal to stop the work if you feel uncomfortable.
2. Gradual work☝
It is very valuable to get used to the dentist’s environment gradually.
At the beginning, you can visit the dentist just for a consultation, without any procedures, to familiarise yourself with the environment and the staff.
Later, you can visit a dental hygienist and further increase the complexity of the manipulations.
3.Planning the visit✍
☝ Schedule dental appointments so that they take place at a calm time, e.g. in the morning, when anxiety has not yet built up.
☝ Avoiding caffeine before your appointment can also help reduce anxiety.
This article was written by dr. Alla Jacenko
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