People who are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously.
Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, but a person can live a perfectly healthy life without getting on an airplane or riding an elevator to the top of the Chrysler Building.
A person who suffers from dental phobia or dental anxiety is at risk of getting into a vicious cycle of declining oral health.
Fear causes the person to forego dental checkups for years. When a minor dental dilemma (like a small cavity) progresses until it contacts a nerve and results in pain, the patient is forced to visit the dentist.
At this point, the needed treatment is an involved procedure (possibly an extraction followed by a dental implant). The service reinforces the dental phobia and, once again, the patient stays away from the dentist’s office. That’s how some individuals end up losing teeth at a relatively young age.
Experts believe that the frequency of dental phobia may be as high as one in four people. Are you one of them?
At Rotem Dental Care, we want to help apprehensive patients successfully overcome or at least manage their fear so they can withstand twice-yearly checkups and cleanings. Preventive dentistry is the only method to protect teeth and gums.
If you haven’t had a dental exam in a while, please schedule a consultation. You can communicate with Dr. Rotem about the many options available including behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and conscious sedation (sleep dentistry).
If you are afraid of going to the dentist, there is hope. At Rotem Dental Care, we have successfully treated many patients just like you. We invite you to book a consultation today.
Contact Rotem Dental Care:
732-341-8500
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
180 Route 37 W
Toms River, New Jersey
08755
