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Understanding Dental Phobia

Jonathan Alexander Abt
Jonathan Alexander Abt

For many people, a visit to the dentist is not something they look forward to. Indeed, having loud tools that drill or create suction in the mouth can be uncomfortable, while envisioning the hook that scrapes the teeth can be frightening.

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3 Jonathan Alexander Abt office. While the intent behind their use is clear, its important to understand the difference between each term: Dental Anxiety: Anxiety can be des- cribed as a fear of the unknown, which most people can demonstrate to some degree, especially if they are about to undergo a new or unfamiliar dental procedure. Dental Fear: A dental fear is typically more specific, meaning an individual can point to exactly what they are afraid of with some prompting. Gagging, nee- dles and pain are common examples of things that some people fear. Dental Phobia: A phobia is a fear that is so intense or strong, an individual will consider living with the emotional or physical toil of a dental issue over seeing a dentist. F or many people, a visit to the dentist is not so- mething they look forward to. Indeed, having loud tools that drill or create suction in the mouth can be uncomfortable, while envisioning the hook that scrapes the teeth can be frightening. Still, most people grin and bear the experience to receive the care they need. However, some people dont get over their fear, and it develops into a phobia that keeps them from getting the regular oral attention re- quired for long-term good health. DENTAL ANXIETY, FEAR AND PHOBIA Often, the terms phobia, fear and anxiety are used interchangeably when describing a visit to the dental For Anxiety can be described as a fear of the unknown, which most people can demonstrate to some degree, especially if they are about to undergo a new or unfamiliar dental procedure. DENTAL PHOBIA: A PHOBIA IS A FEAR THAT IS SO INTENSE OR STRONG, AN INDIVIDUAL WILL CONSIDER LIVING WITH THE EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL TOIL OF A DENTAL ISSUE OVER SEEING A DENTIST.
JONATHAN ALEXANDER ABT To learn more about this topic, visit the blog of Jonathan Alexander Abt.

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Understanding Dental Phobia

  • 3. 3 Jonathan Alexander Abt office. While the intent behind their use is clear, its important to understand the difference between each term: Dental Anxiety: Anxiety can be des- cribed as a fear of the unknown, which most people can demonstrate to some degree, especially if they are about to undergo a new or unfamiliar dental procedure. Dental Fear: A dental fear is typically more specific, meaning an individual can point to exactly what they are afraid of with some prompting. Gagging, nee- dles and pain are common examples of things that some people fear. Dental Phobia: A phobia is a fear that is so intense or strong, an individual will consider living with the emotional or physical toil of a dental issue over seeing a dentist. F or many people, a visit to the dentist is not so- mething they look forward to. Indeed, having loud tools that drill or create suction in the mouth can be uncomfortable, while envisioning the hook that scrapes the teeth can be frightening. Still, most people grin and bear the experience to receive the care they need. However, some people dont get over their fear, and it develops into a phobia that keeps them from getting the regular oral attention re- quired for long-term good health. DENTAL ANXIETY, FEAR AND PHOBIA Often, the terms phobia, fear and anxiety are used interchangeably when describing a visit to the dental For Anxiety can be described as a fear of the unknown, which most people can demonstrate to some degree, especially if they are about to undergo a new or unfamiliar dental procedure. DENTAL PHOBIA: A PHOBIA IS A FEAR THAT IS SO INTENSE OR STRONG, AN INDIVIDUAL WILL CONSIDER LIVING WITH THE EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL TOIL OF A DENTAL ISSUE OVER SEEING A DENTIST.
  • 4. JONATHAN ALEXANDER ABT To learn more about this topic, visit the blog of Jonathan Alexander Abt.