Infographic Fear of the dentist. As we already mentioned in a previous post about fear of the dentist, nerves and apprehension when you have to go see your dentist are more common than it seems. In this infographic we explain it to you.
What are the causes of fear of the dentist?
- Negative memories or previous experiences.
- Insecurity for not knowing what they are going to do to him.
- Doubts about the final result of the treatment.
- Feeling of panic or anxiety due to physical stimuli (metallic materials, unpleasant noises, sensation of drowning in water...).
- Perception that the treatment may be painful.
What does this fear mean to us?
As indicated by Dr Mario Alonso Puig, fear is the most limiting feeling of all, because it forces us to give a very primitive response: flee, fight or freeze. Translated to the topic we are dealing with, it can mean that the person leaves the treatment waiting room, or even that he does not come and stays in her house, blocked.
What can we do?
The most common is that we are offered a series of "practical and quick" tips to solve this fear of the dentist. But these tips, although useful to alleviate the immediate effects, do not solve anything if we do not also focus on the root of the problem. We recommend the book To live is an urgent affair, by Mario Alonso Puig, where you will find a source of inspiration to overcome this and any other fear.
How do we help you at Ahoa?
We design a program of visits adapted in time and simplicity to each patient, to achieve greater desensitization and self-confidence. We seek for the patient to experience positive situations, with satisfactory results that meet her expectations.
In addition, for those people who want extra peace of mind and even not find out anything during the treatment, we apply techniques of conscious sedation with our specialist, Dr. Helena Serrano, or we make available to the patient our 3D virtual reality glasses to listen to music or watch videos during treatment.