Dental Anxiety A Self fulfilling Prophecy

Title:
Dental Anxiety: A Self-fulfilling Prophecy
Word Count:
533

Summary:
Many people have dental anxiety and would rather endure the excruciating pain of a toothache t

Keywords:
treatment, fear, phobia, anxiety

Article Body:
There are people who would rather endure the excruciating pain of a toothache than pay their d
Based on studies, the most known cause of dental anxiety is the memory of an unpleasant experi
There are two factors inherent to dentistry concerning dental phobia: the intrusive nature of
Since patients appear to be helpless while someone does unsettling things in their mouth, not
Dental anxiety may have a self-fulfilling prophecy. The more you try to avoid seeing your dent
Patients who are afraid of injections can now feel comfortable with smaller gauge needles and
According to Dr. Howard Weiner, a professor of behavioral science and dentistry at Tufts Unive
When a dentist seems to be rushing and doesn’t take time to listen to a patient’s concerns. P
Over the years, patients fears have changed and evolved. But modern dentistry continue to deve


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