Archive for the ‘Dental Phobia’ Category
Could Acupuncture Be The Solution For Dental Anxiety?
Around 20 per cent of Americans suffer from anxiety in the dental chair, but Italian researchers may have come up with a solution for those who have a sensitive gag reflex; researchers from the University of Palermo, Sicily, believe that acupuncture could benefit patients who suffer from anxiety related to having an overly sensitive gag […]
Neuroscientists Reveal The Real Reason You Feel Nervous At The Dentist’s
Most of us are familiar with butterflies in the tummy and a racing heartbeat when faced with a wait outside the treatment room at the dental practice and researchers from Japan have revealed the reason why so many of us feel anxious in the waiting room. Neuroscientists in Japan have been studying brain activity in […]
Port Melbourne Dental Yogi Promotes Wellbeing
Principal Dentist and Yogi Dr. Fern White of the Beacon Cove Dental group in Port Melbourne pioneers a blend of mindfulness and dentistry techniques for relaxed treatment enhancement. In providing a holistic environment for the dentistry team and patients, Dr. White is introducing mindfulness techniques for the benefit of staff and individuals in treatment. A […]
Patient Travels Over 90 Miles To Conquer Phobia
Huddersfield resident David Slack, had refused to go to the dentist for almost 24 years, suffering from dental phobia. It was only until a close friend told him of a new dental facility, located 90 miles away in the North East. Billingham’s Queensway private Dental Clinic is in collaboration with Hartlepool’s University hospital to provide […]
Yet Another New Technique To Help Fearful Patients
Modern dentistry is a 3-pronged profession it seems nowadays. First of all, research is performed regularly to find new treatments; second is education with particular reference to preventive dentistry and third involves finding ways to help fearful patients. This latter perspective has been gaining ground lately with a number of remedies suggested. The latest idea […]
New Anaesthetic Nasal Spray Could Be Good News For Dental Patients
A new anaesthetic nasal spray could spell good news for dental patients. The spray, which could replace lidocaine injections, is currently undergoing clinical trials. The findings of the second stage of testing were published online in May and will be included in the July edition of the Journal of Dental Research. The second phase of […]
Study Backs Acupuncture For Reducing Dental Anxiety
A study has supported the use of acupuncture for treating dental anxiety. Research carried out by teams in Sweden, Denmark and the UK, claims that acupuncture is an effective treatment for dental anxiety, a problem that affects a high proportion of dental patients. The study involved a group of 20 people, including four men and […]
Tower Hamlets Kids Prepare For Medical And Dental Treatment At The Teddy Bear Hospital
Children from Tower Hamlets,London, have been preparing to have medical and dental treatment by visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital. The project is designed to reduce anxiety and prevent children from feeling nervous and scared when they go to the doctor or dentist or visit the hospital. The Teddy Bear Hospital scheme aims to show children […]
Bradford Dental Anxiety Specialist Available To Help Children
The Bradford District Care Trust is offering help for nervous children to enable them to visit the dentist without experiencing anxiety and worry. The trust, which is based in Saltaire, is providing anxious children with specialist help from professionals who are trained to care for patients with dental anxiety. Figures show that most people experience […]
Dental Phobic Shares Her Story After Avoiding The Dentist For Over 20 Years
Victoria White, a sufferer of dental phobia, has shared her story after avoiding going to the dentist for more than 20 years. Victoria first developed a fear of going to the dentist when her childhood dentist told her than her teeth “attracted tartar” she said that even at a young age, she felt she had […]
