Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’
Hypnosis can ease dental anxiety
A team of researchers in Germany have found that hypnosis can be used to tackle dental anxiety. Dental anxiety is very common and can be severe in some cases; some people have such a deep-seated fear of going to the dentist that they feel extremely nervous and suffer from physical symptoms, including nausea, tremors and […]
Dental academy opens its doors to patients
A brand new dental academy in Portsmouth has opened its doors and is encouraging new patients to register. The new nine million pound development will provide reduced rate care for thousands of patients and will be staffed by students from Portsmouth University and King’s College, London. The new clinic is targeting patients who do not […]
New dental gel could spell the end of fillings
A new dental gel that encourages decayed teeth to regenerate could spell the end of fillings. Researchers in France are currently developing the new product, which will come as a huge boost for patients with dental phobia. Dental phobia and dental anxiety are extremely common and a large proportion of dental patients avoid going to […]
Visiting the dentist has long-term benefits for young children
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to take their children for routine examinations from an early age. Many parents assume that their children do not need to go to the dentist until they start school, or they start to develop their adult teeth; however, dental experts are keen for parents to bring children to see their […]
New device could put an end to dental phobia
Scientists in America have developed a new device, which could put an end to dental phobia. The NuCalm device has been specially designed to benefit patients who suffer from dental anxiety and dental phobia. It is estimated that one in four patients suffers from dental anxiety, with hundreds of people avoiding going to the dentist […]
NHS Psychological Therapies 2010 include Dental Phobia
The UK Department of Health recently published a press release titled, “Psychological therapies offered across the NHS”, as a response to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley’s announcement on 23 June 2010 that psychological therapies will continue to be rolled out across the NHS. The UK government has pledged £70 million for 2010 to provide existing and […]
Dental anxiety and rising costs keep patients away
A survey in Scotland has revealed that people are likely to put off going to the dentist because they either have a fear of the dentist or cannot afford the treatment. The study, which was conducted for the Implantium Network, found that 8 percent of the people surveyed said they avoided having check-ups because they […]
Dentists urge parents to encourage good oral hygiene habits
Paediatric dentists are urging parents to encourage their children to adopt good oral hygiene habits from a very young age. Some dentists have even suggested parents start to tend to their children’s oral health before they even develop teeth; parents can use gauze wipes to cleanse their baby’s gums before they develop teeth and then […]
New anaesthetic could spell the end of the dreaded needle
A new method of anaesthetising patients could put an end to the dreaded needle. Dr Biju Krishnan, of Lubiju Dental Practice in Edinburgh, is trialling the new QuickSleeper device, which enables patients to be anaesthetised without them feeling the pain of an injection. The new device causes patients to feel a slight vibration, rather than […]
Acupuncture can help anxious dental patients
Acupuncture has been found to significantly reduce dental anxiety, according to a recent study. The study involved twenty patients, all of whom had severe dental anxiety and had avoided going to the dentist for a period of several years; the group was made up of sixteen women and four men. The research was carried out […]
