Posts Tagged ‘dental fear’
New Bupa study reveals time restraints, fear and cost are the main reasons patients avoid the dentist
A new study conducted by Bupa has revealed most people avoid going to the dentist on a regular basis as a result of a lack of time, fear and cost. The Bupa poll, which involved 2,000 adults, suggested that 14% of people didn’t go to the dentist regularly due to time constraints. In the last […]
Could Avoiding the Dentist Give You Wrinkles?
Most people are aware that going to the dentist can reduce your risk of developing gum disease and decay. But did you know that regular check-ups could also delay the ageing process. In an interview with a woman’s magazine, dermatologist Debbie Palmer suggested that going to the dentist on a regular basis can help to […]
Patients In Oxfordshire Urged To Visit The Toothbus For A Free Check-Up
Patients in Oxfordshire are being urged to visit the toothbus to take advantage of a free check-up. The toothbus parked in Barton yesterday and patients will be able to visit the mobile dental unit at Barton Community Centre until Thursday morning; the unit will then travel to the Roundabout Centre on Waynflete Road, where it […]
Woman Accidentally Swallows Dentist’s Drill
People can have a fear of the dentist for a range of reasons, including a fear of the dentist’s drill due to the sound it makes and its usage in complex cases, but few people would have contemplated a fear of actually swallowing a dental drill. For a 60-year-old woman in Västerås, Sweden, this is […]
Canadian Dentists Working to Reduce Patient Anxiety
Dentists in Canada are working to reduce patient anxiety and encourage more people to attend regular dental appointments. Many people put off going to the dentist because they are afraid of having treatment or they have phobias of needles or the dreaded dental drills, but this increases the risk of oral diseases and the longer […]
Women in Their 40s Most Likely to Suffer from the Effects of Dental Phobia
A current University of Sydney study has revealed that women who are 40 plus suffer from dental anxiety more than any other group. The study has been running for 5 years, during which time female patients within their 40s were more likely to feel depression and heightened anxiety concerning their dental treatment. The study coordinator, […]
