Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’
Could Electrical Currents Spell the End of Dental Injections?
Scientists in Brazil have developed a new technique that could spell an end to dental injections. Many patients feel anxious about going to the dentist because they have a fear of needles or injections, but a new method of preventing pain could make dental trips a lot less daunting in the future. Scientists at the University […]
Grandad From Bury Is All Smiles After Overcoming Dental Phobia
A delighted grandfather from Ramsbottom has something to beam about after overcoming his dental phobia. Mr David Rigby, 68, had bad experiences at the dentist as a child and this triggered a lifelong fear of dentists. He would only ever visit one when he needed to have a tooth removed. After deciding to have dentures fitted, […]
Going to the Dentist is More Stressful Than Divorce, According to Mancunians
A new survey has suggested that the people of Manchester find going to the dentist more stressful than divorce. The survey, which was conducted by Toothpick, asked people to order scenarios in relation to how much stress they caused. The choices include going to the dentist, having issues with the in-laws, getting divorced, having a job […]
Strictly Star Judy Murray Shows Off The Results Of Smile Makeover
Strictly Come Dancing star, Judy Murray, has plenty to smile about after she splashed out on extensive cosmetic dental treatment and dental implants. The mother of tennis players, Jamie and Andy, admitted that she had a fear of going to the dentist, but said that she was desperate to fix her teeth and once the […]
Author Helps to Ease Children’s Dental Phobia
A 48 year old author from Sarnia in Canada hopes to help children that feel about over visiting the dentist with her first book ‘Chico’s First Trip to the Dentist’. Jen Dafoe has undergone 38 surgeries, 5 of which were brain surgeries, and so is no stranger to the anxiety of visiting a doctor. ‘Chico’s First Trip […]
Matlock Dental Practice Becomes One Of The First In The UK To Have An Anaesthetist On Site
A dental practice in Matlock, Derbyshire, has become one of the first clinics in the UK to have an anaesthetist on site. Peak Implant Clinic has enlisted the services and expertise of Dr Ken Ruiz to provide sedation for nervous patients and patients who are undergoing lengthy or complex dental procedures. Dr Ruiz has moved […]
Dental Charity Survey Reveals Brits Are Still Scared Of Going To The Dentist
Dentists now use all kinds of gadgets, gizmos and therapies to make patients feel more relaxed, but a recent survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has confirmed that many people are still anxious about going to the dentist. The survey, which involved around 2,000 British adults, found that 33 per cent of […]
Hampstead Dentists Take Part in ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’
A group of dentists were joined by their four-legged friends for a day at the dental practice last week as part of ‘bring your dog to work day’. The scheme was set up by LoveSniffys, a local firm, which produces healthy treats for dogs, with the aim of raising money for a number of animal […]
Animal Dental Practice Celebrates 10 Years Conquering Patients Fears
Dr Mark Boulcott ‘The dentist with a difference’ is celebrating ten years of care for dental phobia patients, with a little help from some barnyard friends. His practice started in Herbrandston, Wales and stands on the Old Rectory grounds while he served with the army as a dental surgeon at Brawdy. The challenge of ‘unique […]
Have Scientists Found The Solution To Dental Phobia?
Scientists believe they may have found the solution to dental phobia, a problem, which affects hundreds of people in the UK. Researchers in Nigeria found that electrotherapy can help to reduce anxiety and fear, paving the way for thousands of patients around the world to undergo dental treatment without feelings of dread and terror. Researchers […]
