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What Can Help

While your fears may feel overwhelming right now, there WILL be a way through. You may like to start with our easy guide. Or pick and choose from the ideas below!

Easy Guide to Overcoming a Fear of the Dentist

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

Bonus Page: How To Spot A High-Quality Dentist

Psychology

  • Stop Signals
  • Rest Breaks and Counting
  • Tell-Show-Do
  • Distraction
  • The Environment
  • Relaxation
  • Exposure and CBT
  • Hypnosis

Technology and Gadgets

  • The Wand
  • Numbing Gel
  • Music and Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • Dental Stop Buttons
  • Vibraject

Sedation

  • Is Dental Sedation Right For Me?
  • Oral Sedation
  • Inhalation Sedation
  • IV sedation
  • General Anaesthesia

If you’re interested in getting the help of a psychologist or counsellor, have a look at this page: How to find a therapist.

Feeling Depressed or Suicidal?

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