Fear Of The Dentist - Dentophobia

23 January 2023

What Is Dentophobia?

Dentophobia - refers to the patient's uncontrollable phobia related to dentistry and any kind of procedure related to it in general. Dentophobia is also called stomatophobia. In the twenty-first century, this phobia is a fairly common condition. A study conducted by the American Dental Association revealed that statistically every third person in the world is afraid of visiting the dentist. Dentophobia differs from the usual fear of visiting the doctor, because at this time the patient is not afraid of the diagnosis, but of the treatment process itself. There are also such complex cases of dentophobia, when even the specific smell of medicines in the dental clinic causes fear in the patient. This severe form, regardless of gender, affects almost 15% of the world's population. In addition to dentophobia, the patient may also have trypanophobia, which means the fear of needle pricks. From a dental point of view, trypanophobia is a fairly easy problem to overcome, because the needle used for local anesthesia in dentistry is very thin and almost painless. Along with this, local anesthetic gels are used before the needle prick, which have different tastes and are quite comfortable for the patients.

How Do We Know If We Are Suffering From Dentophobia?

Pay attention to the following symptoms:

• Despite the necessity, you refuse to visit the dentist. The main reason for refusing treatment is fear.
• You cannot sit back and relax in the dental chair. You are tense, your heart beats faster, you sweat and tremble more.
• You have a panic attack during a visit to the dentist. 

Blits Dental Kakhaber Kharebava Clinic Tips To Alleviate Dentophobia

Acknowledging your fear is the first and most important step towards overcoming dental phobia. It is necessary to delve into yourself and understand exactly which stage of dental treatment causes you the most discomfort. The majority of patients note that the main reason for their fear is the fear of pain. Compared to the recent past, twenty-first century dental equipment and treatment methods are less invasive and much more comfortable for the patient. Not to mention the professionalism of the dentist, the doctors of our team do everything to make the treatment process as comfortable and painless as possible for the patient. In addition to the fear of pain, there are other reasons for the formation of dentophobia. For example, if you have had a bad experience at the dentist and have ever been treated by a rude and incompetent doctor, this may be the reason why you have developed a fear of dental procedures and planning a visit to the clinic in general. When a dentist doesn't take the time and effort to provide the best experience for their patients, the result is distrust and fear of further treatment. It is very important to find a doctor that you can trust and treat you with due respect and care.

"Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Dental Clinic" offers advice that will help you overcome the fear of visiting a dentist.

• Find the right doctor for you who will provide you with a professional consultation. A correctly selected dentist will create a comfortable environment for you;
• Before visiting the dentist, try to relax, go for a walk, listen to music or meditate.
• Take a friend with you, so you won't feel alone;
• Go to the clinic earlier than the appointed time, so you will have more time to get used to and get to know the environment;
• Be sure to tell your doctor about your phobia so that he can be prepared for possible complications;
•  Ask any questions you have and wait for an answer - the more information you have about the procedure, the more relaxed you will feel.

"Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava Dental Clinic" is currently the only clinic in Georgia that is a strategic partner of Dentsply Sirona. Dentsply Sirona is one of the most trusted manufacturers of professional dental equipment in the world. Modern equipment and a laboratory equipped with the latest technologies guarantee comfortable and painless treatment.

In our clinic, you will find a calm, comfortable environment and a team of professionals who will help you solve all problems related to the oral cavity. 

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