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  Dental phobia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dental phobia is a fear, or phobia, traditionally defined as an irrational and exaggerated fear of dentists and dental procedures.
Dental phobia may better be defined as an extreme and persistent fear which results in the individual's avoidance of attending a dentist at all costs, unless possibly when a physical problem becomes overwhelming.
Dental phobia may involve fear of dentists, dental procedures, a specific fear of needles, teeth, or objects and situations which remind the sufferer of the phobic situation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dental_phobia   (358 words)

  
 What is Dental Phobia?
One problem with defining dental phobia is that "dental anxiety" (a reaction to an unknown danger) may feel just as frightening as a "phobia" to a person, and they may well be defined (or define themselves) as phobic.
Dental phobia is most often caused by bad, or sometimes horrific, dental experiences (studies suggest that this is true for about 80 -85% of dental phobias, but there are difficulties with obtaining representative samples).
Dental phobia sufferers may also avoid doctors for fear that they might want to have a look at their tongue or throat and suggest that a visit to a dentist might not go amiss...
www.dentalfearcentral.com /what_is_dental_phobia.html   (2028 words)

  
 Fearing the Dentist's Office
A phobia is a significant and ongoing fear of a clearly defined object or situation.
About 60 percent of people with dental phobia have dire thoughts about the outcome of a visit to the dentist, including thoughts related to collapsing or dying on the spot, or being unable to cope with the situation.
Dental phobias usually begin between the ages of 8 and 12.
www.magellanassist.com /mem/library?TopicID=45   (361 words)

  
 Sedation Dental Care: For Patients - Dental Phobia
Although some patients' phobias are rooted in deep trauma, most dental phobics can trace their fears to bad experiences in the dentist's chair, usually during childhood.
Dental phobia is a severe fear of the dentist that over time causes loss of teeth because of the patient's inability to go to the dentist and receive regular care.
The heart of the matter is that dental phobia can rob patients of their self-esteem as they become embarrassed about the appearance of their teeth and withdraw from friends, coworkers and loved ones.
www.sedationdentalcare.net /fp/dentalPhobia   (1032 words)

  
 DENTAL PHOBIA: Treatment and Hope
To add insult to an already distressing condition, most dental phobia therapies take months or years and sometimes even require the patient to be exposed repeatedly to their fear.
dental phobia will likely cost you tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime, let alone the cost to your health and quality of life.
2: dental phobia: a strong fear of, dislike of, or aversion to dentists.
www.changethatsrightnow.com /problem_detail.asp?SDID=7125:1498   (1378 words)

  
 Overcome Dental Phobia / Fear of Dentists | Hypnosis Downloads.com
There are many phobias, but few are as health-threatening as dental phobia, or a strong fear of dentists.
Dental phobia grows so powerful for some people that they don’t visit for years, and we have even met people who would rather pull their own teeth!
Of course, dental visits are often unpleasant, but everyone experiences worse things, and people with a fear of dentists usually freely admit that it is ‘irrational’.
www.hypnosisdownloads.com /downloads/phobias_fears/phobia_dentists.html?790   (367 words)

  
 Dental Phobia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dental phobia is a lonely and unattractive condition.
Dental phobia is often a result of bad, painful childhood experiences of visiting the dentist.
People suffering from dental phobia can be in agony from the pain caused by gum disease and consequent mouth ulcers, making eating difficult too.
healthyliving.allinfo-about.com /dentphobia.html   (904 words)

  
 Dental Phobia
Now there is help for the dental phobic, and for the average person as well.
Dental injections hurt much less if they are given slowly and carefully.
This substance produces symptoms that feel the same as anxiety, and there is enough in a dental injection to affect sensitive individuals.
www.shareguide.com /dental.html   (1056 words)

  
 Dental Health: Easing Dental Fear in Adults
Dental phobia is a more serious condition that leaves people panic-stricken and terrified.
People with dental phobia have an awareness that the fear is totally irrational but are unable to do much to change this.
This fear usually stems from an early dental experience that was unpleasant or painful or from dental "pain and horror" stories told by others.
my.webmd.com /content/article/66/79597   (603 words)

  
 Dental Phobia
Dental phobia can cause an anxiety and phobia and also fear and phobia.
It is important to keep in mind that there may be common traits amongst some Phobias and Eating Disorders but that it is not a generalized rule that all people with an Eating Disorder suffer from a Phobia or that all Phobia victims suffer from an Eating Disorder.
It is important to note that Eating Disorders may lead to a type of social phobia or a social phobia can lead to disordered eating but this is NOT a generalized rule for sufferers of either.
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 Case Report 4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
She felt that her phobia affected her being able to have the dental treatment she required and that it had caused her distress over the years.
Diagnosis of dental phobia may be made as Jo has high Corah (Corah NL et al 1969) and Modified Corah (Gall 1998) Dental Anxiety Scores combined with a history of avoiding dental appointments.
She scored pain experienced during previous dental treatment as 9/10, and anticipated future treatment to be 8/10.
www.whatfear.com /Hypnosis/Training_and_regulations_/Case_Report_4/case_report_4.html   (3742 words)

  
 Dental phobia is treated with Sedation Dentistry and Sleep Dentistry techniques that include general anesthesia in the ...
Dental phobia is treated with Sedation Dentistry and Sleep Dentistry techniques that include general anesthesia in the Pacific Heights dental office of Dr. David Blende and the Blende Dental Group.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, the San Francisco Dental Society, the American Academy of Periodontology, the California Society of Periodontists and the American Academy of Oral Medicine.
The Blende Dental Group believes that when administering sedation in complex or involved cases, the patient should be placed solely in the hands of a Board Certified Anesthesiologist who can monitor their well-being and safety.
www.drblende.com /supportTeam.htm   (1816 words)

  
 Dental phobia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dental phobia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
Dental phobia is a fear, or (An anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations) phobia, traditionally defined as an irrational and exaggerated fear of dentists and dental procedures.
According to the (Click link for more info and facts about Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), dental phobia (which may also be referred to as odontophobia, dentophobia, or dentist phobia) is one of the specific phobias.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/de/dental_phobia.htm   (349 words)

  
 Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
There is a world of difference between the dental phobic and the patient who experiences dental fear.
A phobia is a quite different problem than simple fear or anxiety.
Avoidance is easy if the phobia is heights or flying but it is much more of a problem when the phobic situation is one that we all need at certain times of our lives, such as dental treatment.
www.dentalfear.org /Intro.html   (298 words)

  
 Thurm Dental: Welcome -- You are Special
While he is completing the dental work on the patient, the anesthetist is administering the necessary anesthetics, and keeping a close watch on the patient’s vital signs, including EKG, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
During dental and oral surgical procedures local anesthesia (Novocain) is administered to block sensations.
The American Dental Society of Anesthesia is a group of dentists who are committed to the task of making dental care more pleasant for our patients through a variety of advanced pain and anxiety control techniques.
www.thurm-dental.com   (3514 words)

  
 Overcome Dental Phobia / Fear of Dentists | Hypnosis Downloads.com
Over the years, we have treated hundreds of people for a huge range of phobias, and are highly successful.
A phobia (or strong fear), in fact, is about the easiest thing to treat, despite it being such a strong and unpleasant reaction.
When you use the Overcoming Dental Phobia download, you will find that your next visit simply holds none of the anxiety it used to.
www.hypnosisdownloads.com /downloads/phobias_fears/phobia_dentists.html?362   (367 words)

  
 Dental Phobia - you can overcome it.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
These are but a few of the fears that have been experienced by others who suffer from dental phobia.
Andy Solecki, is the founder of Beyond Fear, the dental phobia self help resource.
Having beaten dental phobia and panic attacks he feels able to empathize with people who suffer from similar problems.
www.beyondfear.org /support/den_fear.asp   (1382 words)

  
 Dental phobia, dental fear, dental anxiety, nervous of the dentist? Jenny Pinder, a dentist for phobics in London.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dental phobia, dental fear, dental anxiety, nervous of the dentist?
She qualified in 1971, and her qualifications include a degree in Psychology and an advanced diploma in General Dental Practice.
She sat on the General Dental Council for 17 years until 2001, and was Vice — Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1996.
www.jendent.co.uk   (158 words)

  
 The Hatch Dental Group - Dental Phobia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dental phobia is a real and true condition.
For those patients that do have some phobia, we have found many fantastic ways to decrease them, some using medications, while many others are not.
The number one long-term decrease in dental phobia is taking the time to listen and to understand each of my dental phobic patients concerns or fears and addressing those fears in a comfortable and non-pressured environment.
www.hatchdentalgroup.com /57107.html   (204 words)

  
 Dental Phobia in UK Directory: Personal: Dental Health
Read a short article about the phobia of going to the dentist, with general points about the techniques and procedures about your visit to help combat fears.
Dental organization with headquarters in Harley Street offers support to those who dread the annual check-up.
Gives an explanation of dental phobia, and includes a list of techniques to overcome dental fear.
www.ukdirectory.co.uk /Personal/Category10139791.html   (275 words)

  
 Overcoming dental fears & anxiety
If you identify with any of these examples, fear (phobia) or dental anxiety may be affecting your ability to achieve optimal dental and overall health.
In overcoming dental anxiety, be proud of every achievement you gain in pursuit of your goal.
For someone who is dental phobic, anxiety may heighten their sensitivity to these sensations.
www.cosmeticdentistryhawaii.com /site/dental/phobia.html   (910 words)

  
 Dental pic for you   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
With any dental plan you will pay a basic premium, usually monthly, to buy the dental insurance coverage.
Many these dental prepayment plans are referred to as "dental insurance" but they are not really insurance.
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www.european-journalists.org /dental-phobia-nj/dental-phobia-nj.html   (149 words)

  
 Dental Phobia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dental phobia can be conquered using some of these simple tips:
Don't let this fear overtake your life because great dental health is important.
In addition to meeting with a dentist, you can also check his or her credentials to give you some extra comfort.
www.anxiety-help.com /dental-phobia.html   (298 words)

  
 Dental fear - treating dental phobia
Dental phobias and anxiety stem from various sources.
A sense of embarrassment of your dental neglect and fear of ridicule and/or belittlement when you present to the dental office.
A sense of depersonalization in the dental process, intensified by today's necessity for the use of barrier precautions, such as masks, latex gloves and shields.
www.dentalfear.net /phobia/whydo.html   (164 words)

  
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When I was first year dental college students, then I had an experienced of painless wisdom teeth extraction in my college hospital.
The reasons people fear attending the dentist are varied and include pain, cost of treatment, lack of control while in the dental chair, embarrassment and fear of the unknown.
The cause of dental anxiety is usually a previous bad experience, but can be caused indirectly through horror stories about dental treatment from family, friends and even the media.
www.thedailystar.net /lifestyle/2004/08/02/page03.htm   (1726 words)

  
 Dental Phobia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
One of the primary reasons that most people avoid visiting the dentist and seeking dental care, is
Whether this stems from a previous bad experience, the media, or friends who have told them horror stories, the result is that they neglect to maintain their dental health by avoiding visits to the dentist, and in turn create more problems.
If you have a question regarding dental phobia, our expert in the area of dental phobia, Dr.
www.floss.com /dental_phobia.htm   (142 words)

  
 Dental Anxiety,Dental Fear and Dental Phobia Self help resource - Beyond Fear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
With a phobia the fear far outweighs the threat but the sufferer often has little control over their reactions.
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer from dental phobia maybe you will know what I mean.
Whereas Beyond Fear contains the key to unlocking your dental phobia not everyone is able to read information and apply it successfully.
www.beyondfear.org   (770 words)

  
 Dental phobia / anxiety, fear of dentists - Dental Phobia Treatment Center
Dental phobia is the serious, often paralyzing fear of seeking dental care.
An estimated 9-15% of all Americans avoid much needed care due to anxiety and fear surrounding the dental experience.
In terms of your dental health and overall well-being, this can have serious ramifications.
www.dentalfear.net   (173 words)

  
 Dental Phobia
A phobia is defined in the dictionary as "an irrational fear or anxiety".
Normal apprehension becomes a phobia when it begins to interfere with your ability to function in life.
Putting off the dentist could be considered due to a dental phobia when the need is very great (toothache, inability to eat, or severe cosmetic problem) and you still can’t seem to get into the dentist for treatment.
www.christiandentist.com /dental1.htm   (222 words)

  
 Dental phobia information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Dental insurance and advice for patients, montana dental association is a professional membership organization, representing some 515 montana dentists.
Your one stop source to find the dentist of your choice, dental schools, dental links and general dental information.
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