Helpful tips on how to overcome fear of the dentist

Posted Posted by Marek in Blog     
Sep
4

Dental phobia - how to overcomeWho amongst us didn’t feel fear before dental treatment being a child?  That is completely normal but what if this anxiety didn’t elapse? Is  your  heart still beating faster and palms are sweating before sitting on a dentist’s chair? You are not alone ! Fear of the dentist is incredibly common – surveys estimate that it affects 13% to 24% of people around the world. Some studies inform  that up to 75% of people surveyed have at least a little fear about dental visits!

Reasons are varied – previous traumatic experience in the childhood,  feeling extreme discomfort during the examination or fear of the unknown caused by the lack of knowledge about the dental treatment. It is a vicious circle, people are so terrified at the thought of going to the dentist that they avoid the experience which result in  bad oral health and makes dentist’s appointments more difficult.

So how to overcome fear of the dentist and feel more relaxed and comfortable in the dental clinic Poland? Follow this steps.

Communicate with your dentist

Communication is the basis.  Before the examination, talk to the dentist or consultant, who organizes your dental treatment in Poland and tell them about your fears and ask for the explanation what’ s happening at every stage before the procedure begins.  It is also useful to establish a signal (e.g. raising a hand) which makes the dentist stop his procedure whenever you need – when  pain is too hard or you simply want to catch your breath.  It will give you psychological comfort.

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Relieve the pain

If your fear is petrifying, ask for the medical support – sedatives.  Ask your dentist in Poland which one will be appropriate. There are many options – nitrous oxide also know as laughing gas,  local anesthetic, intravenous sedation and oral sedatives. Topical anasthesis for example is used to numb the area in the mouth or gums beside the cracked tooth. General  anesthesia is reserved only for those requiring extensive dental surgery and makes the patient fully unconscious. More common are analgesics such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

It is far better than back then!

Dental phobiaWhat you need to know is that dental procedures have improved greatly in recent years. It is not as it was when you were a child. The previously frightening drill is not as noisy as it used to be. Even the specific dental smell is less intense. There are many new methods for treating e.g.  painless lasers.

Relaxation techniques

Relaxing can help you to have a more pleasant experience at the dentist and alleviate your fears. It is recommended to try controlled breathing  – take a big breath, count to four and let the air out very slowly (it will slow your heartbeat and flood the body with oxygen). You can also try  a  medication and concentrate on relaxing every muscle in your body.

Use the media

Undoubtedly, music can help you to relax after a stressful day. What not to use it before or even during dental appointment?  Many dentist now have MP3 players or tablets to make  the patients distracted. If they do not have ones bring your own device! A small thing like a stress ball can be also helpful.

Take a support

Ask a friend or family member to go with you to your appointment. Friendly company will  distract you and boost your mood.

Small bribery

Treat yourself a bit like a child and promise yourself a small bribery. After an appointment, buy something like a shirt or a pair of shoes as a reward. But remember, avoid sweets!

 Find the right doctor
Dental care

It may sounds like a cliché but without doubts, finding an appropriate specialist is a half of success.  Do not limit yourself to your city or even country only. Search opinions in the Internet. It is worth to consider dental travel to Poland because only the best specialist who provide the best quality in a specific country participate in such projects. For sure, in their case, there is no place for  mistakes or inexperience so you don’t have to worry about the quality of dental treatment. Very often the prices are also very encouraging.

Dentists in Dental clinics in Poland provide the highest quality combined with personal care about patients.  Even those the most demanding and impatient ones.

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