Around
40 million Americans suffer from a certain degree of dental fear.
These people are highly susceptible to dental illnesses that are
associated with lack of professional dental care. While brushing and
flossing make for good practice to keep your oral cavity healthy,
visiting a dentist should never be removed from the equation. Here
are some of the major causes of dental fear.
Discomfort
or Pain
Fear
is the normal response of the body to an imminent danger. It’s what
drives the body to evade harm, so basically it’s an important
element of survival. However, even though dental procedures are meant
to treat oral diseases or imperfections, many people are still so
afraid to go through them. As a result, many lose their teeth to
cavities or only decide to opt for professional care when the disease
has already spread.
Negative
Experiences
Experience
is the best teacher, according to the popular adage. Many tend to
define their future actions by their previous experiences, and those
who had a painful or embarrassing experience in a dental office
decide to avoid revisit.
Loss
of Control
Sometimes,
a patient feels helpless when he’s already lying on the dental
chair. It gets even worse when the dentist isn’t able to explain
the procedure properly. The patient wants to have an idea of what’s
going to happen so that his expectation and responses can shift
accordingly.
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