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Ways to Combat Your Dental Phobia

Dental phobia is a very real problem faced by more people than you might expect. If you’re nervous, anxious, Fire & Ice – Resurfacing or even frightened about coming to see us for a checkup, let alone receiving essential dental care, you likely have a phobia. 

Missing out on dental treatment could seriously impact your health. The issues you face now could worsen, and you may experience dental discomfort and lose teeth. We want to help you. 

Led by Dental Phobia Certified dentist Dr KP, the team at Love Teeth is supportive and friendly. We believe in providing dental care in a relaxed and painless way so you can feel at ease. 

To help you overcome your fears and receive essential treatment, here are 12 highly effective ways to combat your dental phobia. 

1. Work Out What Makes You Anxious

Often, if you’re scared of something, you’d rather not think about it. When it comes to a fear of the dentist, there could be several causes. Some people don’t like our tools; for others, it’s the loss of control. Many people recall traumatic experiences in their youth. 

Work out if there’s anything that specifically scares you. The more you know about your phobia, the better. 

2. Talk to a Dental Phobia Certified Dentist

Dental Phobia is an organisation that certifies dentists who provide gentle and supportive treatments to nervous patients. Our very own Dr KP is certified. He is keenly interested in working with patients to help them overcome their fears. 

Talking through your worries with your dentist will give them a better understanding of how they can adapt your treatment to reduce your anxiety. 

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3. Make Your Appointments for Quiet Times

If the waiting room is full of people, it can cause feelings of anxiety to intensify. By the time you’re in with the dentist, you’ll feel on edge and irritable. This means that before you even start your checkup or treatment, your anxiety is too high. 

Talk to our reception team about booking a slot for a quiet time of the day. Let them know you’re nervous, and they’ll do their best to accommodate your needs. 

4. Make Frequent Small Visits

If it’s been a while since you last visited the dentist, why not build up slowly? Talk to the team here and arrange to make little visits to see us. Building up to a full examination or treatment can help you feel safer while getting to know our team will help you grow in confidence. 

5. Bring Someone With You

When you come in for an appointment, bring someone with you. This can be your partner, a family member, or a friend. Pick someone you feel comfortable around. Knowing someone who cares about you is in the room is helpful, as is having them hold your hand if needed. 

6. Bring Headphones and Music

Listening to something you enjoy can often take your mind off what’s happening around you. Although we can put music on in the clinic, you may want to bring your own.