Dentist Phobia

People who fear visiting a dentist are more likely to suffer tooth decay or have missing teeth for the lack of addressing preventable oral conditions.

There is good news for those who dread visiting the dentist. Researchers have found that cognitive behavioural therapy could help people overcome the fear of visiting the dentist and enable them to receive dental treatment without the need to be sedated.

People who fear visiting a dentist are more likely to suffer tooth decay or have missing teeth for the lack of addressing preventable oral conditions.

There is good news for those who dread visiting the dentist. Researchers have found that cognitive behavioural therapy could help people overcome the fear of visiting the dentist and enable them to receive dental treatment without the need to be sedated.