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No Fear of Dentists: Cure Odontophobia
Nowadays there are a lot of methods that are being created to reduce the fear that people have of dentists. This fear is called Odontophobia. One of the main methods utilized to reduce this fear is “bonding”, the trust between doctor and patient.
To weaken Odontophobia, it’s extremely important that the patient choose a professional whom he can trust and has the patience to explain the dental treatment. It is also important to choose a doctor who knows how to deal with this fear.
Besides bonding, other methods used to calm patient's fear are conscious sedation, where the patient stays awake the during the procedure, still maintaining their reflex and responses to the doctor’s stimulus; a calmer office, where the patient can relax and relaxation techniques.
With all of these methods and cares there are no more reasons to fear the dentist. It’s recommended that you search for a qualified and trusted professional to begin your dental treatment.
This article was presented by...
Dr. Renata Gontijo is a doctor, graduated in Souza Marques School of Medicine since 1997. She also graduated in Dentistry from Estacio de Sa University since 2004. She is a prothesis specialist by AOSC (São Cristóvão Dental Association) and also specialist in implant dentistry from São Leopoldo Mandic University Dr. Renata Gontijo is Accredited Nobel for zygomatic implants.
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