People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously.
Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging, but a person can live a perfectly healthy life without getting on a plane or riding an elevator to the top of the Chrysler Building.
A person who suffers from dental phobia or dental anxiety is at risk of getting into a vicious cycle of declining oral health.
Fear causes the person to skip dental checkups for years. When a minor dental problem (like a tiny cavity) progresses until it contacts a nerve and leads to pain, the patient is forced to visit the dentist.
At this point, the needed treatment is a major procedure (possibly an extraction followed by a dental implant). The treatment reinforces the dental phobia and, once again, the patient stays away from the dentist’s office. That’s how some individuals end up losing teeth at a relatively young age.
Experts believe that the prevalence of dental phobia may be as high as one in four people. Are you one of them?
At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we want to help apprehensive patients successfully overcome or at least manage their trepidation so they can tolerate twice-yearly checkups and cleanings. Preventive dentistry is the best way to protect teeth and gums.
If you haven’t had a dental evaluation in a while, please schedule a consultation. You can speak with Doctor Torabi about the many options available including behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and conscious sedation (sleep dentistry).
If you are terrified about going to the dentist, there is hope. At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we have successfully treated many patients just like you. We invite you to request a consultation today.
Contact Flawless Smile Dentistry:
918-342-4444
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1502 W Blue Starr Dr
Claremore, OK
74017
