About
Real Life Stories
- General Stories of Overcoming Dental Phobia
- Anxiety and Panic Stories
- Dentures Stories
- Fear of Injections Stories
- Gag Reflex Stories
- IV Sedation Experiences
- Younger People’s Stories
Common Fears
- Overview of Common Dental Fears
- What is Dental Phobia?
- Where Do I Begin? (Dental Fears – The Basics)
- Embarrassment
- The Dentist
- Loss of Control
- Pain
- Can’t Get Numb
- Painful Injections
- Needle Phobia and Fainting
- Bad Reaction to Local Anaesthetic
- Sights, Sounds and Smells
- The Drill
- Gagging
- Choking
- Feeling Numb
- Unnecessary treatment
- Extensive Treatment
- Crying or Making a Fool of Yourself
- Fear of Panic Attacks
- Dental Anxiety – Unspecified
- Abuse Survivors
- Cost – How to pay for dental treatment in the UK
- Brushing Teeth
- Special Needs
What Can Help
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1. Where do I begin?
- 2. Making Up Your Mind
- 3. Finding the Right Dentist
- 4. Doomsday – The First Appointment
- 5. The Aftermath
- 6. Gift Ideas for Dentists
- Stop Signals
- Rest Breaks and Counting
- Tell-Show-Do
- Distraction
- The Environment
- Relaxation
- Exposure and CBT
- Hypnosis
Technology and Gadgets
Sedation
- Is Dental Sedation Right For Me? – Pros and Cons
- Oral Sedation
- Inhalation Sedation (Nitrous Oxide)
- IV Sedation
- General Anaesthesia
Other
Tips and Advice
- Tips from Dental Phobics
- Some Thoughts On The Treatment Of Anxious And Phobic Dental Patients
- How to Woo Your Dentist (in 9 Easy Steps)
- How Much Should I Tell My New Dentist?
Downloads
Interviews with dentists
- Daniel Finkelman
- Gordon Laurie
- Lincoln Hirst
- Mike Gow
- Niall Neeson
- Omar Iqbal
- Tiril Willumsen and Colleagues
Forum
Dental Topics
DIY Fixes
- Tooth Decay
- Gum Disease
- Acid Erosion
- Sensitive Teeth
- TMJ Pain, Clenching and Grinding
- Dental Emergencies and DIY Dentistry
- Soft Food Ideas
Procedures A-Z
- Check-Ups
- Dental Cleanings (Scale and Polish)
- Deep Cleaning
- Dentures
- Fillings
- Healing After Extractions
- Root Canal Treatment
- The Rubber Dam
General Information
For Dentists and Other Professionals
- Dental Anxiety Management Homepage
- Top Tips for Treating Nervous Patients
- How to Support Patients with a History of Sexual Abuse and Trauma
- Some Thoughts on Language and Apprehensive Patients
- How to Fight ‘Fight or Flight’
- Iatrosedation by Dr Nathan Friedman
- Patient Forms and Questionnaires
- Dental Anxiety Research Tools
- Technology and Gadgets
- Courses and Organisations
- Dental Fear and Anxiety Management: A List of Resources
- Dental Anxiety Networking – connect with like-minded professionals