Are you a Dental Phobic?
Take the test to find out.
Find A Dentist Near You Start Here

Expert answers

We know how daunting dental treatment can be. Our Dental Phobia certified experts are here to help ease your mind before treatment by answering your questions.

How can I go to the dentists without fear or anxiety?

Hello I need help with the dentist I don’t know whether I can bring myself to go. I have put it off for a long time. how could I get myself to go without the fear and anxiety that leads me to return home every time. thank you Dr Pinder

Hello
Youve made a start by asking for the help you need .
Do I understand that youve tried before and not made it to the appointments ?
I suggest you just take baby steps ,
make the appointment , perhaps take someone with you to make it more likely you willl get there .
Just look on it as an opportunity to get them looked at as a first step .
tell the receptionist about your level of fear , find a dentist who really understands about dental fear and who likes doing that .
They do exist . To help you find one , look at this website , or go to dentalfearcentral.org.uk and check out dentists other people have found good .
Hope this helps
Jenny

Answer provided by: Dr Jennifer Pinder Retired
Copyright 2024 Dental Phobia | GDC | Last updated: March 2024 Website design by The Fresh