A dental phobia is a persistent fear of the dentist or a dental situation. It can range from being a slight anxiety to a full blown fear where the patient will go to any lengths to avoid the dentist.
The phobia can be a fear over visiting the dentist or it can be a fear of the needle or the actual treatment.
Many dental phobia patients travel to Hungary for treatment. Going to a different country for dental treatment sometimes creates a psychological shift which allows a patient to go ahead with treatment.
Some patients insist on certain types of sedation, anaesthesia and pain relief to help them get over the fear of having dental treatment.
The way the dentist interacts with the patient is very important. A kind gentle nature, keeping the patient informed about what is happening is an important part.
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