Posts Tagged ‘dental anxiety’
Poll Shows Half of Canadians Dread Going to the Dentist
A new poll has revealed that half of Canadians dread going to the dentist. More than 25 percent of those polled would rather have dinner with their in-laws than pay the dental clinic a visit, while 1 in 7 said they would rather sit and watch paint dry. Fifteen percent of those surveyed hated the […]
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 […]
Dental Dogs Becoming More Common In The USA
A growing number of dentists in the USA are employing the services of a dental dog to help ease patient anxiety. Dentist Tracy Taddey, from La Jolla,California, frequently brings her rescue dog, Mona Lisa, into work to try and alleviate nervousness and help patients to relax. Taddey said that Mona Lisa helps patients to feel […]
Poll Indicates More Trust In Dentists Than In Doctors
According to recent studies more people trust their dentist than their doctor. Research carried out by Bray Leino indicated that 83% of people had a very high level of trust in their dentist, which was even greater than the level of trust in their doctor. Of the 1,500 people surveyed, twice as many people value […]
Dental Phobia Prevents Dental-Check-ups
Many people hate the thought of going anywhere near the dentist due to a common fear of the dentist and dental treatments. Many people go for years without seeking dental treatment due to their anxiety and fear. This means that their oral heath suffers and small problems turn into larger more costly ones in the […]
Study Reveals Middle-Aged Women Most Likely to Suffer from Dental Phobia,
A study has revealed that women in their forties are most likely to suffer from dental phobia The case-control study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Sydney, is now in its fifth year and the team has discovered that women in their forties are most likely to suffer from dental anxiety […]
Study shows Laughter is the Best Medicine for Dental Fears
A study has revealed that the best way to deal with dental anxiety is to laugh and think positively. Swedish researchers have found that adopting an optimistic approach, laughing and looking on the bright side, are the best ways to deal with stress and anxiety caused by a prospective trip to the dentist. Jenny Bernson, […]
Dental Phobic Student Dies After Suffering Severe Tooth Pain
A student with dental phobia died after putting off going to see her dentist, despite suffering from severe tooth pain for three weeks. Amanda Latigo, a 23 year old student from Hertfordshire, died after developing septicaemia, a coroner confirmed yesterday. Miss Latigo, who was born in Uganda, had suffered from severe tooth pain for three […]
Glasgow dentist launches new painless dental treatment
A Glasgow dentist has launched a new painless dental treatment, which could make a huge difference to patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia. City centre practice, Integrated Dentalcare, has launched the water laser treatment, a treatment which has become extremely popular amongst celebrities in Hollywood. Water laser treatment completely numbs the tissue around the […]
American dentists taking steps to win back anxious patients
Figures show that almost a quarter of Americans are scared of going to the dentist and many are out off going to the dentist completely because they are anxious and nervous. Dental anxiety is very common and affects most people to a degree. However, in some cases, the anxiety is so severe that patients will […]
