How  do  deal  with  dental  anxiety ?

Written by Garima Verma

Dental Anxiety is one of the main reasons for the neglect of going to a dentist, which in turn leads to poor oral health.

SO how can i deal with dental anxiety which is preventing me from getting a dental treatment ??

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TALK TO THE DENTIST

SEARCH A DENTIST WHO LISTENS TO YOU  AND WHO CAN MAKE YOU COMFORTABLE BEFORE STARTING ANY TREATMENT

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DEEP BREATHS

Breathing is one of the best exercise to relieve stress.

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Listen to some music

If the sounds in the dental clinic bothers you then this will definitely make you feel more comfortable.

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Distract yourself

distract yourself during the appointment. LIKE  moving your toes and fingers.

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Bring a friend along

Bringing along a family member or a friend will help in relieving some amount of the stre

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Take breaks in between

If you are tired and want to relax for a bit, let your doctor know

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Meditate

Meditate before your appointment, focus on your body and let your body relax. 

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Decide on a signal

with your doctor before STARTING procedure, and when you give that signal your doctor will stop immediately

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Do not think about your previous bad experience

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Ask about the procedure in detail 

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