To allay fears

What should the dentist

First, the dentist should have a long experience in the field. Must be calm, mature, capable and reliable to patients terrified and ashamed of their carelessness.

The key is communication in both directions. The dentist and authoritarian parco's the worst that can happen to a wimp. In a relaxed, pleasant conversation, understanding and sincerity, the candidate has to take time to listen carefully to their concerns and fears, and then graduating procedures Ascending, by personal fear.

The office should reflect warmth and welcome reception will be warm with no picture, smell and noise they rekindle their fears.

If the dentist thinks you're facing a real phobia, may suggest a psychotherapy practice.

The first visit dedicated to listen, to understand the concerns and the reason for the visit, and do nothing ... not go further without permission.

On the second visit can list the medical and dental history and immediate fears. Could revise the mouth and take necessary radiographs.

The third visit may include videos, PC, pamphlets and books that illustrate the proposed treatment plan tailored to your needs. You must answer all questions.

On subsequent visits, the professional will explain step by step what you do and how you will not feel any pain.

Some apply to adult afraid what we learned for the kids: the art of "saying - show-do." For example, saying how modern air winch, show how you can stop with your fingers and leave it be in the hands , before doing anything.

That agree a stop sign, they decide together.

The dentist will then follow all the precautions he knows that if he does so, you may cringe even more than at the start and stop treatment.

When the time of the first anesthesia, with all previous explanations you want, the dentist will use modern resources to eliminate the feeling of injection, which could be annoying, but not painful. The current anesthesia are very lasting effect, no risk of passing the callousness at work, but the dentist will be attentive to any questions.

The dentist, only if you ask, will show the instrumental and function. The American Dental Association approves the use of sedatives if needed. There are alternative drug therapies.