Dental Anxiety And How To Overcome It

People with dental anxiety has fear of visiting a dentist and postpone their dental treatment even when they are in pain. This leads to poor dental health.

Reasons for dental anxiety
  • Family history
  • Endomotor
  • Fear of pain
  • Fear of injection
  • Embarrassment
How to overcome dental anxiety
  • Discuss your fears with the dentist
  • Communicate with the dentist about what to expect in a procedure
  • Deep breathing exercises
  • Meditation
  • Listening to music
  • Imagining positive outcome
  • Bringing support person along with you