Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety: A Five-Minute Cure
April 12, 2008
A 5 minute approach to reducing dental anxiety.
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For many people, ‘dental phobia’ or ‘dental anxiety’ prevents them from visiting the dentist, leaving them vulnerable to serious tooth decay and gum disease. They end up requiring extensive treatment, which regular, routine examinations would have prevented.
Dr. Gotthelf has developed a six-step program to help patients who fear going to the dentist. This approach incorporates the mind-body concept where physical well-being can be affected by mental and emotional states.
A Simple 5 Minute Cure for Dental Anxiety
Many of us feel extremely anxious when we think of visiting the dentist. This fear is the cause of procrastination in scheduling dental appointments, missed or cancelled appointments, and difficulty in tolerating procedures during dental care.
Although many dentists will try to convince you that these fears are unfounded, we believe that there are actually many good reasons (even aside from painful past dental experiences) to feel anxious about visiting the dentist. By understanding these reasons and utilizing our simple techniques, dental anxiety can become a thing of the past!
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