Fear of the Dentist: Why Dentophobia Occurs and How to Regain Confidence

Article author: Makhmudov Abdujabbor Aminovich Chief Physician, Implant Surgeon

Reviewed by: Ternovsky Igor Anatolyevich dental surgeon, implantologist

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Fear of the Dentist: Why Dentophobia Occurs and How to Regain Confidence

Shaky knees, a racing heart, and the urge to run away—that's how 60% patients in Tashkent describe a visit to the dentist. But fear shouldn't interfere with your health! Veda Stom We use technologies that make treatment a comfortable process. Find out how to overcome dental phobia forever.


Why Does Dentophobia Occur? Top 5 Reasons

  1. Childhood trauma - negative experience in the past.
  2. Fear of pain — even if it doesn’t exist, patients remember stories from the 90s.
  3. Equipment sounds — the buzzing sound of the drill causes panic.
  4. Feeling of helplessness - inability to control the process.
  5. Shame about the condition of my teeth — “The doctor will scold you.”

Veda Stom statistics: Every third patient in Tashkent postpones a visit to the dentist due to fear, which leads to complications (pulpitis, tooth loss).


4 Methods for Overcoming Fear in Veda Stom

  • 1. Sedation - treatment during sleep
    • How it works: The patient inhales nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") or receives intravenous sedation. They are placed in a relaxed but conscious state.
    • Pros:
      • There is no fear or discomfort.
      • Suitable even for children and anxious adults.
  • 2. Adaptation visits
    • For whom: For those who have not been to the dentist for more than 5 years.
    • What's included: A tour of the clinic, familiarization with the instruments, tea, and a conversation with the doctor without treatment.
  • 3. Pain-free technologies
    • Laser therapy (treatment of caries without drilling).
    • Application anesthesia (freezing gel before injection).
  • 4. Psychological support
    • The clinic's doctors undergo training in working with anxious patients.
    • You can bring a loved one to the appointment for emotional support.

Example from practice: A 35-year-old patient hadn't seen a dentist for 12 years due to panic attacks. After sedation, he had seven teeth treated in three visits at Veda Stom.


Dentophobia Myths That Are Stopping You From Getting Your Dentistry Done

  1. "Fear will pass on its own" → No! Without help, it will develop into a phobia.
  2. "Sedation is dangerous" → Veda Stom uses dosed medications approved by the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan.

How to prepare for your first visit to Veda Stom?

  • Choose the morning time to be less stressed.
  • Watch a video tour of the clinic on the website to help ease your anxiety.
  • Take headphones with your favorite music so you don’t hear the sounds of the equipment.

Conclusion

Dentophobia is not a death sentence. Veda Stom In Tashkent you will find:

  • Doctors who do not judge, but support.
  • Technologies that eliminate pain (no “old-fashioned” methods!).
  • Flexible terms – installment plans, discounts for pensioners and families.

The information in this article is for general guidance and does not replace a doctor consultation. Contraindications may apply.

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