Health, Causes of Dental Phobia


by MELANIE C - Date: 2008-06-18 - Word Count: 252 Share This!

Dental phobia - fear of going to the dentist - is commonly caused through traumatic dental experiences as a child. In the old days - and sometimes not so old days - dentists could be impatient and abusive of children who were upset or terrified to start with. Some dentists are too impatient to get the job done and start before the anaesthetic has properly taken effect. Others don't believe in - or can't be bothered - using the gels that numb the surface of the gum before an injection. All these things exacerbate the pain and cause trauma, especially in children.

Leaning back in that dentist's chair makes even adults feel vulnerable. When discomfort and pain are also felt, the problem worsens. Some people have a very quick gag reflex - that is they gag when the back of the throat is touched. This makes it difficult for the dentist to work in their mouth and or course, uncomfortable for the patient.

Some people also suffer from needle phobia, so when they need to have that needle it is a very traumatic experience. However, if the decay is only slight, it may be done without using a needle to numb the gum. This is often a good thing, as the effects of some anaesthetics make some patients more anxious. Finding a dentist who is sympathetic to your phobia will go a good way to alleviating all the problems associated with dental care.

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