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Fear Of The Dentist Is Passed On To Children By Their Parents
| Posted on April 21, 2013 at 12:36 AM |
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Fear of visiting the dentist is a frequent problem in
paediatric dentistry. A new study confirms the emotional transmission
of dentist fear among family members and analyses the different roles
that mothers and fathers might play.
A new study conducted by scientists at the Rey Juan Carlos University of
Madrid highlights the important role that parents play in the
transmission of dentist fear in their family.
Previous studies had already identified the association between the fear
levels of parents and their children, but they never explored the
different roles that the father and the mother play in this phenomenon.
Published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, the study analysed 183 children between 7 and 12 years and their parents
in the Autonomous Community of Madrid. The results were in line with
previous studies, which found that fear levels amongst fathers, mothers
and children are interlinked. Read more... |
Why people hate dentists II
| Posted on April 29, 2011 at 1:12 AM |
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If
you
"hate
going
to
the dentist,"
you
are in
good company.
Many
people tell
us
that
going to the dentist
is
not
their
favorite
thing
to do.
The
important
thing
is
to
determine what
is
causing
you
to feel fearful,
angry,
or
out of control,
and
then
communicate
it loudly
and
clearly
to
the dentist
and
dental team. Our interviews
revealed
that
people who
hate
dentists
can have
a greatly
enhanced
and
positive
experience
in a dental
office: If
they trust their dentist and dental team. If
they have full confidence that they will
be in
total control. If
they know exactly what to expect during the dental procedure. If
they are confident that they will
be numb or can be sedated in some way.
What
follows
are
dental
stories
that
demonstrate
the
type
of concerns
patients
commonly
express. A
Story of Fear and Anxiety <<The
dentist said I was numb and I wouldn't feel anything. But I wasn't
numb and when I told him, he didn't believe. He dismissed me, and a
that point, I lost my faith in dentists>>. JJ People
can develop strong fear and anxiety around going to the dentist when
they hear dental “horror” stories from friends or co-workers. Or
they become distrustful, especially if they've had a bad dental
experience like the “I wasn't numb” story we just related. In
some cases, they never get past their fears long enough to make
another dental appointment. We've even heard some women say, “ I'd
rather go through labor than go to the dentist.” The
Real Story It's
necessary
to
develop
a
rapport
with
your
dentist
and dental team.
This
is
crucial
because
not
only
is
fear
a
problem,
but
trust
is
an
issue
too. If you
are
very
apprehensive,
you
will
need
to search
for
the dental
professionals
who
are willing to
take
the time to reassure and
support
you.
There are dental
offices
that
pride themselves
in
caring
for "high fear"
patients.
Everyone
deserves
a caring
dental
team
who
will
discuss
the
variety
of
comfort
and pain-relieving
options
available.
The
dentist
can
also
assure
you
that
you
will
be
in
control
and
listened
to every
step
of
the
way.
If
you
say
that
you
are
feeling
pain
or holler
stop,
be
assured
that
all
work
will
stop. To be continued... (From <<I hate dentists!>> by Mac Lee, DDS, et al) (Dr. Ming Zhao's comments: At our office we saw patients who became high-feared after a bad dental experience and think they can only get dental work done under sedation. While sedation is a option to help them finish their dental work, it can not deprive these patients of their past bad memory and attitude about dentistry. Can you imagine putting people to sleep for even a dental cleaning? So I think that the most important thing to do to help these patients is to desensitize them and get them out of their dental fear by using contemporary dental technologies. This method has been used successfully in the medical field in mental therapy. Let these patients experience what can be done equally well without sedation and have positive feedback. Once they realize the difference modern dentistry can bring to their dental care, they will gradually recover from past bad experience and become a regular patients for their lifetime.) |
Why people hate dentists
| Posted on April 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM |
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From this issue on, I will post the content of an excellent dental educational book " I hate dentists!" by Dr. Mac Lee. It will take me many days to finish posting this book, so come back to this website and read on if you find this book interesting and helpful. Why
people hate dentists During
the 1950s, TV was coming of age with shows like Howdy
Doody,
Sky
King,
Hopalong
Cassidy,
and
The
Honeymooners.
The
"tube"
entered
households
at the speed of Superman and became a national pastime. Also popular
were fallout shelters, poodle skirts, and duck tail haircuts. What
wasn't popular,
however,
was
going to the dentist, but that's
no surprise.
For hundreds
of
years,
dentists
have been a ripe source of frightening
imagery
for
artists. And many baby boomers grew up dreading the smell of the
dental office and the noise and vibration of the "dreaded"
slow drill of that time.
The
dental office of the year 2000 bears
no
resemblance
to what it was
in
the 1930s, '40s,
or '50s
and
the old jokes no longer suit the technically sophisticated profession
that dentistry is today. As
a
result,
many
folks
who haven't
been to the dentist for awhile are not aware how far dentists, dental
labs, and manufacturers
have traveled to give patients the highest
level of comfort.
In
this
section,
we
deal with your
fears
and
anxieties
and
any issues
of
mistrust
that can keep you
from
going to the dentist.
We
arm you with information and questions to ask when searching
for
the
right dentist for you. We also take you backward and forward
in time.
In
"That
Was Then,
This
Is
Now,"
we
will show you
how technology
has
skyrocketed
dentistry
into
the new millennium.
So
sit back and relax. This won't
hurt a bit. Keep
your teeth alive! Put a modern spin on an old dental story. When
we first
started
writing this
book,
it
seemed
as
if
the number one problem for people who say,
"Nothin'
personal
doc,
but
I hate dentists!" is the fear and anxiety
created by the nightmarish
dental
experiences
of childhood. In
some
cases,
the
experiences
were
difficult. But, after much heated debate,
we
concluded
that the core issue is
a
lack of trust because
folks don't
understand
what
the dentist
is
doing
to
their teeth and
gums.
And lack
of trust can create feelings of fear and anxiety, shame
and embarrassment,
and
claustrophobia.
To
keep your teeth alive,
we are determined to help you leap over
tall buildings
and overcome
smile-defeating obstacles
that keep
you
from getting
your
teeth fixed
or put you
into a cold sweat
every time you walk into a dental office. The fact is, however,
that
most of us
want to keep
our teeth and the only
person
who
can help us do
that is a
dentist.
And one thing we know
for certain,
when people get their teeth and gums into a healthy prevention
mode and work on a daily
mouth care
regimen,
a trip
to
the dentist
is a walk
in the park. When
you
buy a new car
and bring
it in for the recommended warranty
check-ups,
it makes you
feel secure
that no
unexpected
problems are
going to occur-unless of course you get into
an
accident.
It's somewhat
similar
with
teeth.
When you
get your
teeth up to
speed
and functioning in optimal
health, you'll
get
a lot
more mileage
on your
teeth-for less
money-than you
will
on that new
car. To be continued... (From <I hate dentists - The feel good guide to going to the dentist> authored by McHenry Lee DDS and Joleen Jackson & Vicki Audette) |