How to Overcome Dental Fear

Are you fearful of the dentist or have you ever thought of coming to the dentist and you cringe? Most people cringe when they come to the dentist for a very good reason, they can be fearful of the pain, the unknown, or of being judged after not seeing the dentist for a long time. If you're one of those people, you are not alone.
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  • @isamae6018
    @isamae60183 жыл бұрын

    i’m so scared i haven’t gone in years and i know i have bad teeth i’m scared what they’re gonna say i’m also super embarrassed so idk what to do

  • @lb9440

    @lb9440

    3 жыл бұрын

    same, haven't seen been in 3 years and i am really afraid. but I i guess I'll have to do it, good luck!

  • @aLwaYssUniQuee

    @aLwaYssUniQuee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t been in 8 years and I’m going for the first time since then today😭 in 1 hours

  • @viannevanhulst5920

    @viannevanhulst5920

    8 ай бұрын

    Me to i haven’t been in 3 years. Its just really scary

  • @mrMankx

    @mrMankx

    7 ай бұрын

    I fear that pain most of all....

  • @thavinsta8084
    @thavinsta80843 жыл бұрын

    Man I wish this guy was my dentist lol he seems awesome

  • @benbrooks2367

    @benbrooks2367

    3 жыл бұрын

    fr!

  • @spicyavocado8164
    @spicyavocado81643 жыл бұрын

    I had a trauma, once when i was for the first time at the dentist the started drilling without anaesthesia and it started to bleed and i told them to stop but the didnt, and im also scared of the pain, i wouldnt know when it will hurt or how it will hurt, but thanks to you i have been more calm and got a much much better dentist. Thank you so much!

  • @mrMankx

    @mrMankx

    7 ай бұрын

    I pray for your success avocado!

  • @spicyavocado8164

    @spicyavocado8164

    7 ай бұрын

    @@mrMankx thank you so much!! safe to say i am definitely healed from that experience! My current dentist is an angel!!

  • @olympesara8142
    @olympesara81423 жыл бұрын

    My #1 insecurity is my smile....i really like to smile and laugh but i'm always hiding my mouth and being so embarassed. my teeth are really a mess and i need to get braces and i really want them but i'm sooooooooooo scared to go.. i'm scared of everything there (espicially the pain) i don't know what to do😭😭😭

  • @leudellwesley2690
    @leudellwesley26903 жыл бұрын

    That's the least of the worries being judged

  • @ohyeahbonsai
    @ohyeahbonsai3 жыл бұрын

    I think that I just have to realize they're not going to hurt me but my mind has an irrational feat

  • @nadi.42
    @nadi.426 ай бұрын

    I was so brave as a kid and teen, never cried during medical operations... to become fearful in my adult life 🤦‍♀️ thanks

  • @Mozartboy55
    @Mozartboy5510 ай бұрын

    The problem is really is all in the mind. I was a child of the 70’s (U.K) and had an awful experience at the dentist aged around 6 years old. One bad experience stays with you always. I didn’t go again for 16 years. I brushed my teeth 2 times a day without fail. Then one evening while eating, my bottom right side molar 🦷 splintered into pieces leaving a huge hole. I realised it wasn’t hurting so I didn’t get it checked out. Low and behold an abscess developed. Never have I known such pain. I had no choice but to go. The dentist drained the abscess, and the relief made me want to kiss her lol😂 I had to have the tooth removed, and I explained my fear to her. For me my fear was the injection that’s all. After I explained that, she delivered the injection completely painlessly. After we gained that trust I was able to go to her regularly without any concerns whatsoever. Bottom line is, like it or not, the dentist is as unavoidable as coughs or sneezing. One way or another you are going to end up in that chair I’m afraid. The alternative is years of toothache and painkillers as part of your daily diet. Or, you could even die. A dentist is able to spot abnormalities in your oral cavity, even cancer…So a visit every 6 months or so could save your life….

  • @ProgramTheVoid

    @ProgramTheVoid

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much dude thank you so much

  • @quickHitter5080

    @quickHitter5080

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the inspiration ✌🏽

  • @amyjohnson2906
    @amyjohnson29063 жыл бұрын

    I’m always scared of what they are going to say about my teeth

  • @Darkman9478
    @Darkman94784 жыл бұрын

    Statistically, it is impossible to manage, let alone overcome fear of the dentist.

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Many of our patients have Dental Anxiety but here at Dental Boutique, we have the resources and acquitted knowledge to help our patients the best we can. One of the ways we do this is we offer General Anaesthetic to allow for Sleep Dentistry, so our patients are actually able to sleep through their dental treatments! We have such a great team and helpful staff, therefore many of our patients come out of their treatments overcoming their fears! Never say never :)

  • @mrMankx

    @mrMankx

    7 ай бұрын

    @@DentalBoutiqueAU God that sounds so good!

  • @pavlejankovic55
    @pavlejankovic554 жыл бұрын

    I am shaking before the appointment but when we start I’m Ok

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for commenting! Many patients suffer from Dental Anxiety, but we are so glad that once you started your treatment you were okay! Really brave of you :)

  • @foxy634
    @foxy6347 ай бұрын

    I’m scared of dentist because I think they judge me a lot not a lot people know and I think everyone judges me. And I was so scared I did not eat anything I wanted for years and I still don’t. I never told my mom or dad and I need to it’s just no one understands..

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi there, thanks for leaving a comment and sharing a bit of your story. Sorry to hear that you feel this way about the dentist, we understand the hardships of dental anxiety and fears of being judged. At Dental Boutique, our team will never judge you, but instead, listen to your concerns with true understanding and consideration. Our compassionate dentists will always respect every patient and continue to have their best interest at heart. Please feel free to reach out to us if you'd like to chat further, or for more information about our treatments and processes ❤️

  • @mrbond229
    @mrbond229 Жыл бұрын

    Might teeth are in a terrible state I’ve been to the dentist once in 20 years it just freaks me out …. I’m now having real problems half of my face is swollen….. the other issue is my teeth are so bad that I don’t have the money to deal with them as I’m sure it’s gonna cost thousands… Stuck in a rut and feeling depressed

  • @iziahmundy2987
    @iziahmundy29875 ай бұрын

    A way to reduce stress when going to the dentist or ortho or before installing your braces is bringing your airpods and then when its time to lay back on the dental chair you put your airpods in and your phone in your pocket and listen to good and fonominal music until it is all over

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! That's definitely a great way to relax yourself throughout an appointment 🥰

  • @iziahmundy2987

    @iziahmundy2987

    4 ай бұрын

    @@DentalBoutiqueAUyeah man um another thing too im just here to try and text you about this um the funny thing is i am actually about to get braces myself i still have my retainer on but i am just so so nervous about getting braces but another thing too if you still so worried about braces just think of it like this the dentist comes to no harm at all the dentist is there to help you straighten your teeth because you dont want to go through life with haveing jacked up or yellow teeth because people would make fun of you and it can lead to gum disease so thats why we have dentist to help us make sure to share this of people who have fear😊

  • @fishgod8908
    @fishgod89083 жыл бұрын

    I have the fear of the unknown, and the sounds and smells really disturb me and my heart races when i think about it. I cant find any problems woth my teeth as im very self aware but i haven't been to the dentist in like 6 years and im 17 now so im pretty sure i have a problem im not aware of. Also were i live, dental anxiety is ignored alot so. Helpm

  • @arualcy477

    @arualcy477

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sane

  • @arualcy477

    @arualcy477

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @hash4103
    @hash41034 жыл бұрын

    I’m scared of really everything mostly like the pain or what they are gonna do or them lying about what they are gonna do stuff like that mostly all the bad things and the smell sounds the bright lights

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dental anxiety affects 1 in 3 patients and is actually quite common. Finding the right dentist is key, we hope you are able to visit a dentist when you are ready.

  • @sokishileafytdude8592

    @sokishileafytdude8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    D

  • @sokishileafytdude8592

    @sokishileafytdude8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    A

  • @sokishileafytdude8592

    @sokishileafytdude8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    P

  • @sokishileafytdude8592

    @sokishileafytdude8592

    3 жыл бұрын

    A

  • @faithlee6306
    @faithlee6306Ай бұрын

    I have fear of the unknown, but when they explain to me what they will be doing i relax but when i open my mouth anxiety starts again.

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    Ай бұрын

    Hi there, we're sorry to hear about your anxiety and how you currently feel. We truly understand the commonalities of dental anxiety, which is why we've implemented various practices to assist mitigate fear and stress that patients experience. If you would like any information about our processes and services, don't hesitate to contact us for a chat ❤️

  • @funny_budgie4822
    @funny_budgie48223 жыл бұрын

    I have a fear of the pain, I’ve got 3 problem teeth, two front ones that have sort of deep cavity’s, no pain only sensitive to cold but it’s always been like that and one tooth up the back which I think is a little cracked, I’m going on Thursday and I’m scared as heck, I’m trying not to cry about it but I’m terrified of having to get the teeth removed, I don’t want missing teeth or to go through the pain of the needle.

  • @amc3106

    @amc3106

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it went?

  • @benworsnop9026
    @benworsnop9026 Жыл бұрын

    I had a couple of terrible experiences which has put me off going back. They gave me 3 shots of anaesthesia and they still couldn't get me numb. They applied a crown replacement but the tooth is shaved down to the tip with a living nerve. I've never felt pain like that before when they placed it back on. Now I don;t trust the numbing process or the 3 dentists i have seen. I have no idea why I can't get numb.... I hate the fact this fear is now engrained in me since having this crown. Before having a crown, I had no fears.

  • @Agatha_vv

    @Agatha_vv

    11 ай бұрын

    Same problem

  • @covnyi
    @covnyi3 жыл бұрын

    I’m really really scared my mom told me not to worry but I’m really scared of them holding me down or like a big needle going in my mouth and me being awake

  • @jadewu111

    @jadewu111

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sadly that happened to me when I was so young I am still traumatized and have what people call dental ptsd I can’t even the stand the smell of the office or the idea of going in one as soon as I step in my heart is racing and I feel like am barley even getting oxygen

  • @samrocket132fitsjerols2
    @samrocket132fitsjerols23 жыл бұрын

    When you're afraid of all three: 😨😱

  • @mrMankx

    @mrMankx

    7 ай бұрын

    Sama............ :(

  • @sukida2010
    @sukida20103 жыл бұрын

    Tomorrow I'll be going to treat some calcaire.. I want to ask. Does it hurt?

  • @mrMankx
    @mrMankx7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Going in for a root fillinf with massive anxiety...

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    7 ай бұрын

    Rest assured our team are highly trained with dealing with any dental anxieties, but feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, or if you'd like a chat❤️

  • @viktoria5724
    @viktoria5724 Жыл бұрын

    I have a fear of pain. I start to panic when I get the injection and have a very bad adrenaline rush. It became like a panic attack. I will try to relax but still it seems to work on a subconscious level. So I will try to find a way to eliminate it. Thank you for this video. It helps me a lot.

  • @Mozartboy55

    @Mozartboy55

    10 ай бұрын

    I used to be like you, terrified of the injection. The way I got round it was treating the needle like it was my best friend, which it is…Having a procedure done without it doesn’t bear thinking about.

  • @gina254

    @gina254

    8 ай бұрын

    Same thing for me until I realized it's an allergy to epinephrine. Tell your dentist and they will give you an injection that does not have epinephrine. No more racing heart and crazy PANIC ATTACK within seconds of the injection. ❤

  • @chaeyyy8117
    @chaeyyy81173 жыл бұрын

    I have a question.. So I have this big dental fear for few years and I wasn't able to fix my teeth. I'll have an appointment and leave immediately like the dentist is ending my life. I finally visited my dentist for a checkup, and i have an appointment next week. I asked him to give me some anti-anxiety meds which he refused by saying "believe me, im gonna be gentle, there will be no pain, trust me.. lalala". I really need anti-anxiety meds or something to calm me down unless im just gonna leave again, and it's mentally painful for me. Can i take 2mg of diazepam on my own few hours before my appointment?? Or at least something that could calm me a bit??

  • @makeupwithdiorella2889
    @makeupwithdiorella28893 жыл бұрын

    I had trauma with my last dentist. My tooth hurt really bad he administered the anethesia and try removing it as a whole tooth but after that I feel half of my skull hurt and it hurts really bad. He haven't removed and I cried a lot. He wanted me to come back but I dont so there is this dentist she removed easily. Beforehand she as ask me what are my fears and always ask me if this hurt or not. If it still hitt she inject me with anesthesia until i feel nothing. Now I trusted her, but today I have a broken wisdom tooth but it does not hurt. But i still traumatized with my first dentist. Any adviced please 😭

  • @WandasReign
    @WandasReign3 жыл бұрын

    I’m not scared at what their gonna do to my mouth, I’m scared of getting a cavity.

  • @gilbertjean-louis4826
    @gilbertjean-louis4826Ай бұрын

    Good morning doctor I'm in a situation like that it really bothers me thanks for the video.

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    Ай бұрын

    Hi there, thanks for leaving a comment on our video. We'd love to be of help to you, would you be interested in chatting further? If so, please don't hesitate to send through any queries you have, or you can give us a call on: 1300 327 645 (1300 DB SMILE) to speak to us directly ❤️

  • @Harry-kj1id
    @Harry-kj1id4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been needing a fillling since late 2018 but I kept putting it off. I was finally going to get it done on 22nd of March but a day before that we went into lockdown. I hate the noise and the feeling of having so much in my mouth

  • @DentalBoutiqueAU

    @DentalBoutiqueAU

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Harry, if you are in Australia, Dentists are still open for dental treatments. Hope you are able to visit a dentist soon even if it is for a check up.

  • @jimmyandjimbo3232

    @jimmyandjimbo3232

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have to get 4 today and a tooth pulled not gonna be fun it’s literally in 20 minutes

  • @xerilaun

    @xerilaun

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmyandjimbo3232 how did it go?

  • @jimmyandjimbo3232

    @jimmyandjimbo3232

    3 жыл бұрын

    jungshook thanks for asking it was pretty terrible not as bad as I thought it was but if you ever have any fear of that sort of stuff you just gotta keep telling yourself you have to do it and there’s no way of getting out of it so just take it head on

  • @xerilaun

    @xerilaun

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimmyandjimbo3232 ah I see. atleast you got it done and over with! ^^ thanks for the advice as well. hope u have a nice day/night

  • @tracyfun6918
    @tracyfun69182 жыл бұрын

    i have all thee plus ive had anemia for years. had a few bad dentists too

  • @ghostievee8134
    @ghostievee81343 жыл бұрын

    The reason I’m scared was because it was my first time eating a muscel, and I didn’t know how to eat it, so I put the whole shell in my mouth, so it cut part of my gums, it doesn’t hurt anymore, but I’m afraid my dentist will see it and do something.

  • @joshuafult84
    @joshuafult843 жыл бұрын

    I always didn’t like dealing with the mood killing dental people . I have experience with dentist who have a low energy depressing mood

  • @lillittle8824

    @lillittle8824

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're all deppresing

  • @sammyr3903
    @sammyr39033 жыл бұрын

    i just came for the cleaning but it's still scary bc of my gag reflex and like i feel like i cant breath

  • @eli5113
    @eli51133 жыл бұрын

    ive always been scared and always embarrassed because one time the dental assistant always compared me to her daughter etc and they always compared me to people 😭

  • @teleprompt
    @teleprompt2 жыл бұрын

    I have a fear of my teeth falling out, even though I have gone to the dentist and they told me my teeth are pretty healthy. I'm not sure why I fear this. I brush/floss regularly. Please help me overcome this irrational fear.

  • @poetgamerz9047
    @poetgamerz90473 жыл бұрын

    My state has very few dentists that will use any form of sedation other than just the numbing needle they dont do gas iv sedation or anything what should i do

  • @mchobbit2951

    @mchobbit2951

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel you. I have two big cavities and now quickly have to find someone who will use IV sedation or at least gas before they become bad enough for a root canal. I'm not going back there two times to get that nasty needle and the drill while being fully aware of everything.

  • @mariahfrancois9517
    @mariahfrancois95172 жыл бұрын

    When I was little going to the dentist was fine but as I got older I fear the dentist am afride of the needle now

  • @chocobanana8998
    @chocobanana89983 жыл бұрын

    Im having my wisdom tooths pulled out, im only 13 👁️💧👄💧👁️ Im scared asf

  • @MsDenver2
    @MsDenver22 жыл бұрын

    I was held down when I was young while the gas mask was forced on my face. So I am terrified of dentist since there. I now have bad teeth

  • @Mozartboy55

    @Mozartboy55

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah that happened to me as well, never leaves you does it? But the dentist concerned was left with my teeth marks on his wrist 😂

  • @rainbowisnotemo
    @rainbowisnotemo3 жыл бұрын

    My mom will take me there today for a check up, I'm scared I feel so down.

  • @amc3106

    @amc3106

    2 жыл бұрын

    how did it went

  • @myheartwillstopinjoy8142
    @myheartwillstopinjoy81423 жыл бұрын

    0:29 me : all of the above 😖 I have an appointment tomorrow, and I'm legit terrified, to the point where my heart is hurting. I went tens and tens of times but I never get used to it and I'm always as scared. I thought that if I sucked the fear up and endured everytime, I'd realize dentist is no big deal and the anxiety would fade out, but I always end up crying on the seat and sitting there as the dentist does his work becomes torture... I don't know what to do.

  • @xerilaun

    @xerilaun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same with me 😔

  • @kumo8370

    @kumo8370

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg same! I made the dentist nervous I felt so bad! They tought I was cold because I was shaking sooo much!

  • @myheartwillstopinjoy8142

    @myheartwillstopinjoy8142

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kumo8370 omg same with the intense shaking. Sometimes he asks me to wash my mouth and I can't even take the cup in my hand without violently shaking 😂

  • @kumo8370

    @kumo8370

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@myheartwillstopinjoy8142 my legs violently shake I was able to control it last time but it was really hard to get myself to stop thinking about what's happening at that moment. I don't have coffee before dentist appointments anymore lol.

  • @myheartwillstopinjoy8142

    @myheartwillstopinjoy8142

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kumo8370 lol yeah coffee isn't the best if you're already stressed 😂 I think we can just face our fears and go to the dentist until we slowly get used to it

  • @airisnk
    @airisnk Жыл бұрын

    Idk how I'm gonna get over the fear.... I'm going next week on the weekend because I have a tooth behind my tooth. Ik my mom is gonna tell the dentist to force fully take my tooth out, but it's not wiggly?? Whenever my family talks about my teeth j feel anxiety and insecurity. But my siblings always say "oh it's just pulling out and bla bla bla" like.. Idk. I'm still scared whenever I think about it. :((

  • @TracyR4
    @TracyR43 жыл бұрын

    My problem is finding the right dentist. I have state insurance so the good dentists won't see you. The only ones that cover that type of insurance are your bottom of the barrel dentists. You know, the ones that cause the dental fear. I was once not afraid to go to the dentist and all and not until my late 30's I had a very traumatic experience that has now caused me not to step foot in a dentists office. I honestly need general anesthesia sedation dentistry but can't afford it, nor have the insurance for it.

  • @roser9194

    @roser9194

    Жыл бұрын

    Omg same! Thats how my dental trauma started

  • @MistaLiir
    @MistaLiir Жыл бұрын

    Im number 2..

  • @cylefarrar9776
    @cylefarrar97762 жыл бұрын

    20 Xanax pills should do it

  • @bill-gray
    @bill-gray3 жыл бұрын

    I'm terrified and going in 2 days.. :(

  • @odeleya1768

    @odeleya1768

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have to get a root canal in a couple of weeks and I’m really scared they’re not gonna be able to get it numb enough. The tooth is in horrible condition. I love my dentist now, but that’s one of the only fears I’m dealing with

  • @jarule275
    @jarule275 Жыл бұрын

    It's less about pain and more about shame and prices. What costs a dental office 45$ is marked up 10 times higher than it should legally be allowed. I'd say 90% of dentists are greedy. They want people to visit regularly regularly yet the literally steal from you with no justification.

  • @MissGold888

    @MissGold888

    11 ай бұрын

    Steal? Um do you work for free? They are health professionals. Ergo you need to pay them for their expertise.

  • @ygorman32
    @ygorman323 жыл бұрын

    i am going in less then a hour so i will update you