Dentophobia: Common Fears and Health Implications

Dentophobia, a psychological condition characterized by intense fear of dental visits, affects 9-20% of the global population. This fear can lead to poor oral health and serious complications, impacting overall well-being and requiring targeted interventions to manage.

May 27, 2024 | 896 Views

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References

The relationship between dental anxiety and other kinds of anxiety: a naturalistic, cross-sectional and comparative study | BMC Psychology | Full Text (biomedcentral.com) Accessed 29th May 2024

The Prevalence of Dental Anxiety in Dental Practice Settings, https://jdh.adha.org/content/jdenthyg/91/1/30.full.pdf, Accessed 29th May 2024

Why Are People Afraid of the Dentist? Observations and Explanations, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5586885/, Accessed 29th May 2024

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