Phobias can be a very real problem for some people and the causes can be deep rooted in your psyche; most people will shut them away and avoid anything that brings them to the surface. However, this can lead to a real problem if you suffer from dental phobia- you are caught in a catch 22 situation here; you need the treatment for your oral health, yet the fear can prevent you from getting it. Now, you need to be strong and confront this darkness that scares you, and it won’t be easy in the beginning, but you have to crack this and the only way is to seek out professional counselling. There is a big irony here because it should be your dentists that you talk to. These people understand your fears and the problems that phobias can bring to the chair. Go slow at first, open up and get things off your chest and when you are ready your dentist can then walk you through the range of modern treatments, sedation techniques and other methods to relax you during procedures. Don’t let this phobia get in the way of your needs and fight it. If you want further help on this condition then get in touch with Clifton Dental of Bristol, for they will advise you about your phobia and ways of getting around it.
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Dr Gerrard is a Bristol based Cosmetic dentist with many years of experience and is one of only a small number of dentists accredited by The British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry