Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’

Man who was too scared to go to the dentist for 27 years shares his story after having his jaw removed

Man who was too scared to go to the dentist for 27 years shares his story after having his jaw removed

A man who was too scared to go to the dentist for 27 years has shared his story after having his jaw removed.  Darren Wilkinson, 51, hadn’t been to see a dentist in almost 30 years when he finally plucked up the courage to seek help last year. Darren took the decision after he started […]


Bolton dentist shares tips to help parents tackle dental anxiety in children

Bolton dentist shares tips to help parents tackle dental anxiety in children

A dentist from Bolton has shared tips to help parents tackle dental anxiety in young children. Dr Richard Ho, from Synergy Dental Clinics, is urging parents who have nervous children to try and get them used to going to the dentist from an early age and to try and create positive associations with having a […]


Children are missing out on dental care due to dental phobia, dental law firm suggests

Children are missing out on dental care due to dental phobia, dental law firm suggests

A dental law firm has suggested that children in the UK are missing out on dental care as a result of dental phobia. The Dental Law Partnership believes that children are missing dental appointments as a result of anxiety and fear. The most recent NHS statistics revealed that only 58.7% of children in England attended […]


Could acupuncture help you overcome a fear of the dentist?

Could acupuncture help you overcome a fear of the dentist?

Many people experience anxiety when faced with a trip to the dentist, and around 1 in 10 people have a severe fear of the dentist. If you’re scared of the dental chair, you may have come across therapies such as hypnotherapy, breathing techniques and even virtual reality, but have you ever thought about trying acupuncture? […]


Retired Dorset dentist looks forward to busy summer of shows after using artistic masterpieces to soothe anxious patients

Retired Dorset dentist looks forward to busy summer of shows after using artistic masterpieces to soothe anxious patients

A dentist from Dorset is looking forward to a busy summer of shows after using her artistic skills to help patients feel more relaxed. Hilary Warren, the previous owner of Poundbury Dental Practice, found that hanging her paintings around the clinic helped anxious patients to feel more relaxed. After retiring to spend more time creating […]


Dental fear linked to low self-esteem, lower earning power and isolation, new study reveals

Dental fear linked to low self-esteem, lower earning power and isolation, new study reveals

A new study suggests that dental fear could increase the risk of low self-esteem and social isolation, as well as resulting in reduced earning power. The findings of a study, which have been published in the International Dental Journal, suggest that dental anxiety could have a negative impact on confidence, social mobility and income and […]


Cedar Falls Dentist Gets a New Puppy “Assistant”

Cedar Falls Dentist Gets a New Puppy “Assistant”

A dental clinic in Cedar Falls, Iowa has gotten itself a special “assistant” to help patients brave dental phobia and nerves. Her name is Maya, and she is a chocolate-Labrador mix and is four months old. She was rescued from a rescue home in Missouri and is currently training to be a therapy dog. Currently […]


Australian dentist makes trips to the clinic fun with new dinosaur-shaped dental chair

Australian dentist makes trips to the clinic fun with new dinosaur-shaped dental chair

An Australian dentist has gone the extra mile to make dental trips fun for kids by investing in a chair shaped like a dinosaur. Kim Hunter, from Erskine Park Dental, has installed a bright green and yellow dinosaur-shaped dental chair in the treatment room to encourage children to have fun at the dentist and help […]


Dental phobic bride-to-be plucks up the courage to see a dentist in time for her big day

Dental phobic bride-to-be plucks up the courage to see a dentist in time for her big day

A woman who was so scared of going to the dentist that she tried to repair her own teeth using superglue has plucked up the courage to have dental treatment in order to have a perfect smile for her wedding day. Mavis Nelson-Chapman has been terrified of going to the dentist since she was a […]


UK researchers take anxious dental patients on a virtual trip to the beach to calm nerves

UK researchers take anxious dental patients on a virtual trip to the beach to calm nerves

Researchers from UK universities have been studying the impact of virtual reality settings on anxious dental patients. A team made up of researchers from Plymouth, Exeter and Birmingham universities discovered that taking patients on a virtual walk along Wembury Beach calmed nerves and reduced anxiety. The team of researchers worked with patients and staff at […]