[INFOGRAFÍA] Are you afraid of the dentist?

Infographic Fear of the dentist. As we mentioned in a previous post about fear of the dentist, nerves and apprehension when you have to go to 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?

• Previous negative memories or experiences.
• Insecurity for not knowing what they are going to do to you.
• Doubts about the final result of the treatment.
• Feeling of panic or anxiety due to physical stimuli (metallic materials, unpleasant noises, choking sensation due to water…).
• Perception that the treatment may be painful.

What does this fear mean for us?

As Dr. Mario Alonso Puig points out, fear is the most limiting feeling of all, because it forces us to give a very primitive response: fleeing, fighting or paralyzing ourselves. Translated to the subject we are dealing with, it can mean that the person leaves the treatment waiting room, or even that he/she does not go and stays at home, blocked.

What can we do?

Most often 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 Vivir es un asunto urgente, by Mario Alonso Puig, where you will find a source of inspiration to overcome this and any other fear.

How can 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 that the patient experiences positive situations, with satisfactory results that meet their expectations.

In addition, for those who want extra peace of mind and even not to be aware of anything during the treatment, we apply conscious sedation techniques with our specialist, Dr. Helena Serrano, or we provide the patient with our 3D virtual reality glasses to listen to music or watch videos during the treatment.