12 Mar What does Dental Fear and Anxiety do with us?

Fearful and anxious individuals feel that something dreadful is going to happen during dental treatment, and hence do not visit the dentist. Such behavior ultimately results in bad oral health, with more missing teeth, decayed teeth, and poor periodontal status. They present to the dental office only when in acute emergency situations often requiring complicated and traumatic treatment procedures, which in turn further increase and reinforces their fear, leading to complete avoidance in the future. Consequently, a vicious cycle of dental fear sets in if these patients are not managed appropriately.