AM I PHOBIC?
While there is no definitive answer to this
question that applies to all people, by taking some self survey tests, you can assess your
level of fear. You can provide your dentist with this information that can enable them to
better understand the person they are treating. Many people have a high level of anxiety
and avoid visiting the dentist. This can cause more complex dental problems, the longer
you wait. Fortunately, modern dentistry has many new, wonderful products and procedures
that can rebuild your smile and can even make the dental visit a pleasant experience.
Combined with a qualified, compassionate dentist you can successfully overcome these
fears. It's never too late!
DENTAL ANXIETY SELF TESTS
Below are some questions that, if answered
yes, may signify that you have some form of dental anxiety.
Do you feel slight uneasiness and tension
the evening prior to your dental visit, which makes you cancel your dental appointment?
While waiting in the reception area of the dental
office, do you feel nervous about the visit?
Have you had a prior dental experience that was
unpleasant? While in the dental chair, do you feel uneasy and anxious?
Does the thought of having a dental injection make
you feel physically ill and tense?
Does seeing the dentist or dental hygienist's
instruments make you anxious?
Do you feel embarrassed that the dentist will say
you have the worst mouth they have ever seen?
Do objects placed in your mouth during the dental
visit make you panic and feel like you cannot breath correctly?
Do you feel that your dentist is unsympathetic
only with you?
To further analyze your dental fear, you might
want to explore:
The Mount Sinai Dental Fear Inventory Questionnaire
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