The French are still very numerous to be afraid of going to the dentist to the point of not get treatment. Indeed, for this reason, 29% of them gave up dental care.
A hereditary fear?
This figure confirms a previous study by Spanish researchers from the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid which revealed that one in 5 people dreaded going to the dentist for fear of suffering and that this irrational fear was transmitted by parents, especially by the fathers. The stress of the dad would have an influence on the emotions of the children and on those of the mother. He would infect the whole family with his phobia. If, despite all the progress that has been made in dental offices for your comfort, you still fear being treated, follow our recommendations to stop being afraid.
Tips for controlling this irrational fear
The dentist is also there to reassure you, to explain the steps of the care that you are going to follow. It is therefore essential to confess your fear to him. He will adapt to your fears, work more slowly, observe your reactions. If you don’t feel comfortable with a practitioner, don’t hesitate to change. Ask for advice from those around you. No one likes to be in pain at the dentist! Your cozy friends can recommend a good one.
If you need to relax before an appointment, you can take homeopathy, 5 granules of Ignatia 9 CH the day before and the day before three times a day. And in the office in case of strong anxiety, 2 granules of Gelsemium 4 CH and one granule of Nux vomica 7 CH.
It is also possible to treat your stress with herbal medicine. Take 4 Euphytose® capsules the night before, then four or five an hour before.
If your fear is a phobia, it is essential to treat it with 10 to 15 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy performed by a psychiatrist.
Be careful, not going to the dentist is dangerous for your health. The president of the UFSBD, Dr. Sophie Dartevelle, recalls that “a lack of follow-up leads to a deterioration of oral health and consequently to future care at very expensive costs. “
