dentophobia
Fear of fillings
Dentophobia is an intense fear of dentists or dental procedures.
The fear may stem from anticipated pain, loss of control, or past traumatic experiences.
While many people feel anxious about dental visits, dentophobia describes a level of dread that leads to avoiding necessary care: Her dentophobia kept her from seeing a dentist for years.
Acute fear episodes
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
dread · nervousness · apprehension · distress · tension · agitation · restlessness · jitters
Act of escaping detection
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
- deferralAct of delaying action
delayed treatment · self-treatment · home remedies · excuse-making
Hole-boring device
- extractionAct of removing
- root canalInfected pulp removal
- fillingMaterial placed within
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
needle · anesthesia · novocaine · scraping · scaling · polishing · X-ray · suction
Anxiety treatment through confrontation
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- nitrous oxideAnesthetic inhalant causing euphoria
- laughing gasInhaled sedative causing euphoria
- IV sedationSedatives via bloodstream
relaxation techniques · desensitization · gradual exposure · coping strategies · breathing exercises · therapist · psychologist · support groups
Space for anticipating service
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- loss of controlInability to direct outcomes
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- numbnessLoss of sensation
vibration · latex gloves · mask · white coat · sterile environment · open mouth · vulnerability · choking sensation
panic attacks
Acute fear episodes
- tremblingInvoluntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness
hyperventilation · dread · nervousness · apprehension · distress · tension · agitation · restlessness · jitters · fidgeting
evasion
Act of escaping detection
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
deferral · delayed treatment · self-treatment · home remedies · excuse-making
drill
Hole-boring device
- extractionAct of removing
- root canalInfected pulp removal
- fillingMaterial placed within
injection · needle · anesthesia · novocaine · scraping · scaling · polishing · X-ray · suction · bright light
exposure therapy
Anxiety treatment through confrontation
- cognitive behavioral therapyTreatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- nitrous oxideAnesthetic inhalant causing euphoria
- laughing gasInhaled sedative causing euphoria
IV sedation · relaxation techniques · desensitization · gradual exposure · coping strategies · breathing exercises · therapist · psychologist · support groups
waiting room
Space for anticipating service
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- loss of controlInability to direct outcomes
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
numbness · vibration · latex gloves · mask · white coat · sterile environment · open mouth · vulnerability · choking sensation · past trauma