The management of fear
Fear Management
First of all, it is important to know the difference between fear and phobia
There are over 80% of the population who are afraid, to varying degrees, when visiting the dentist. They may be afraid of pain, afraid of needles, afraid of instruments, afraid of noise, afraid of being afraid…
On the other hand, for less than 5% of patients, visiting the dentist is a real phobia and even prevents the normal functioning of these people. They will have incredible pain and will never go to consult, due to this phobia. These cases require a consultation in psychology, in order to undertake a cognitive-behavioral therapy to combat this phobia. Once the phobia is treated, it will be easier to meet with your dentist.
Please share your feelings with us.
Above all, do not hesitate to talk about your fears and concerns to your dentist. He will be able to reassure you and even explain to you exactly the course of each intervention. A relationship of trust between you and your dentist is mandatory for you to be relaxed. Our goal is to feel that the patient can trust us and that he understands that we are there to reassure him and to listen to him if he has fears or if he feels pain.
Here are some tips to make your visit to the dentist more enjoyable:
- During your appointment, bring your headphones and listen to music or the radio.
- You can also occupy your mind with a mental activity that requires a lot of concentration or you can do visualization.
- Medication before your appointment, to calm you down, may also be a good option.
Do not worry, it is possible to tame the fear of the dentist and even overcome it. If you take the right steps to overcome this fear/phobia, you will be cured of this anxiety for life!
