Dental phobia affects a large proportion of the population .Many people are so fearful or anxious about visiting the dentist that as a result,they let their oral health suffer. Since they avoid visiting a dentist unless ’pain †sets in, it is observed that they have problems with their gums and chronic gum disease has set in as a result of neglect. It is important to see a dentist regularly so that they can assess and deal with problems before they worsen and become irreversible (gum disease), painful (dental abscesses) or expensive. With modern dentistry, there are many techniques and methods to help overcome your anxieties and make your dental experience comfortable and even enjoyable! Why are people phobic or why do they fear dentist? There are several reasons why people are anxious about visiting the dentist. It may be something as simple as the clinical smell of a dental practice. Other reasons could be as under: Previous negative experience †you may have had a bad experience in the past that has put you off. This may be a painful procedure, a phobia of needles, or even a personality conflict with a dentist or dental staff. You may have had an experience with a dentist who was not sympathetic to your needs and concerns! A previous bad experience could scar an individual for life. Embarrassed about your existing oral health situation gums †Neglect over the years can cause severe gum problems. You may be embarrassed about visiting your dentist for fear of what they might think or say to you. Many people fear that their dentist will ridicule them. You may be sensitive to dental instruments being placed in your mouth. This may trigger a gag reflex or cause an anxious feeling where you find it difficult to breathe. Fear of the unknown-You may have a fear due to the negative experiences shared by friends and family. If you haven’t been to a dentist before, it may simply be a fear of the unknown. You may fall into one of the categories above or have several reasons for your dental phobia, but the first step you can make in overcoming this fear is to recognize it and address it. There are several ways in which many dentists will try to help you overcome your anxieties, and many things that you yourself can do. These include: Communicating your fears and concerns â€It is important that you can talk about your fears and concerns with your dentist openly and comfortably. If you find that the dentist or the staff is not sympathetic towards your concerns, you should seek a dentist that is. A full explanation of the procedures involved †often something as simple as your dentist explaining how the procedure will be carried out step by step, or giving you the opportunity to ask questions, will relieve that fear of the unknown. It is important that your dentist explains things in non-technical, easy-to-understand language. Try to be open and honest with your dentist if you feel embarrassed about the condition of your teeth or your lack of previous dental care. Most dentists will have seen many cases of dental neglect - they will probably have seen teeth that are in a much worse state than yours! Using a pain-free injection technique †before giving an injection, your dentist can apply a numbing gel (topical anaesthetic) to your gums. Giving the injection slowly reduces the pressure and causes less pain. Some dentists use a local anaesthetic delivery system called â€The Wand†which delivers the local anaesthetic slowly via a computerised system and doesn’t look like a syringe. Some dentists will talk to you whilst giving the injection to distract you from the anxiety of having an injection. Sedation, both oral and intravenous, can be used to put you in a relaxed, dream-like state of mind. Sedation is an effective treatment for very anxious patients if every other mean fail. Email: info@smilecareindia.com Tel: 91 -22-26400188 / 83 http://www.smilecareworld.com/dental-phobia-and-fear-dentist
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