Fear of dentist, why it happens, and how to overcome it?

Fear of pain is inherent to man. It’s a kind of protection mechanism. A dental fear or dentofobia is an exaggerated fear of exposure to dental intervention. This is a situation that most often leads to poor oral health.

WHY THAT FEAR?

The reasons for fear of a dentist can be divided into two categories: direct and indirect experiences.
Dentofobia can be caused by a bad experience that a patient has experienced in some time in life with a dentist. Poorly performed dental treatment, insensitivity and lack of interest by a dentist can lead to traumas that are hard to forget.
For indirect causes of dentofobia, knowledge about the poor experiences of own relatives with their dentist or negative information related to dentistry in general is linked. Finally, a particular stimulus can develop fear from the dentist. For example, due to a poor medical (hospital) experience in a context that has nothing to do with dental care, the patient develops dentofobia. As a result, there is a fear of white coat, from the smell of antiseptics, the sound of the turbine, etc.

HOW TO OVERCOME IT?

Dentofobia can be treated after determining its cause. We can remind of different solutions. It is possible to contact a psychotherapist or a psychologist. Then, it is possible to calm the patient wuth sedatives (sedation by medical therapy). Curing through hypnotherapy is possible prior to dental intervention. This is a gentle method by which the patient develops confidence in the dentist. Vunjak team has knowledge in this field and you can contact us for necessary consultations.

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Filling of fissures for life without tooth decay

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Filling of fissures is used in practice to optimally protect the surface of teeth. This procedure is recommended by dentists in order to prevent the development of tooth decay. It is most commonly used for children because they are most likely to develop decay on teeth.

Practical and efficient method

The procedure consists mainly of covering cavities – called fissures – on still healthy tooth, using one type of resin. This process, completely painless, will provide protection and lasting of molars.
Fissure filling is a method that provides high performance in preventing the development of decay on the most exposed teeth to decay due to their location (primarily on teeth hard to reach).

In principle, even before the start of treatment, dentists use clinical examination or even a digital X-ray if needed. That is the only way they can perform a complete check of the state of the teeth. After that, they fill the fissures which lasts up to 5 minutes. This substance serves as a protective layer against cavities. Later, the tooth is cleaned, and the therapy is over. The only discomfort for the patient in this intervention is the need to keep the mouth open for certain time.

The main benefits of filling the fissures

This method has been in use for more than twenty years and has enabled many patients to live without fear of developing decay. Mostly at risk are children 6 years old because they are not fully able to maintain adequate hygiene of teeth. Parents are expected to be extra cautious and dedicated to ensuring tooth wash regularly (at least twice a day) in the right way (at least two minutes). However, adults are not the most reliable here, as many do not maintain adequate personal hygiene of teeth.
And finally, filling of fissures is ideal for both young and old. However, we should be carefull: the effect of the protective layer is not permanent; it is recommended to be controled every two years to check the condition (whether there is degradation or not, whether it still has an effect).

Specialized Vunjak team is at your disposal to answer all questions and concerns about this treatment, you just need to schedule your appointment and get all the answers.

Tooth fracture

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The possibility of fracture of jaw or tooth is surprisingly increased today, although oral hygiene has advanced, as well as tooth care, due to which the majority of the population keeps their teeth longer than before.

There are several types of tooth damage such as surface cracks, fractures with vertical cracks. Symptoms may vary, for example:

  • Pain during a meal (due to pressure on the teeth)
  • Pain without an obvious cause (at rest)<
  • Difficulties in locating pain
  • Significant sensitivity to warm or cold.

Causes:

The most serious cause of fracture of jaw is its injury. Trauma after falling (for example, from the impact between teeth or the strike of tooth against any hard surface). Sometimes, however, a fracture occurs on a weakened tooth while consuming food (stones in a poorly washed salad, a walnut shell or a leftover of a bullet in the meat of hunted animals).

Treatments:

Depending on the type of fracture and tissue affected by this fracture, a different treatment will be applied. For some fractures there is no need for treatment, but only for aesthetic intervention (compensation). Other cases require the extraction and replacement of affected teeth. It is then necessary to consider the options of the bridge or implant for repairing of the injury but also for the beauty of the smile.

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