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Sign up for Online TherapyDental phobia is a real and common issue that can have serious consequences for your oral health. Ignoring dental visits can lead to deteriorating oral health, causing more pain and expense in the long run.
Dental anxiety is a common fear or apprehension experienced before or during dental visits, often due to past negative experiences or fear of pain. It may cause discomfort but typically does not prevent individuals from seeking dental care when necessary. Never the less, dental anxiety can cause significant stress and can even lower your quality of life(2). It also all but guarantees an unplesent trip to the dentist! Treatment for dental anxiety can help turn trips to the dentist from something you avoid into a positive self-care experience.
Dental phobia is an intense, irrational fear that leads to avoidance of dental visits altogether, often resulting in severe consequences for oral health. Phobia involves a heightened level of fear that significantly impacts daily life and requires professional intervention to address. Our experts can treat phobias at the root cause and enable you to take back control of your life.
Dental anxiety, or dental fear, impacts about 36% of the population(1)
An additional 12% experiencing extreme dental fear(1)
Our experienced therapist uses a combination of EMDR and exposure therapy to help individuals overcome dental anxiety and phobias. Through personalized counseling sessions, we address the root causes of your fears, desensitize triggers, and equip you with coping strategies to manage anxiety during dental visits. You deserve a healthy smile without the burden of fear holding you back.
Ready to take the first step towards a stress-free dental experience? Contact us today to determine if you qualify for our dentist phobia treatment program. Don't let fear dictate your oral health—reach out now and start your journey towards dental wellness.
Rachael is a board certified psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and EMDR Certified Consultant dedicated to helping individuals overcome dental phobias and anxiety. Rachael specializes in treating folks in high pressure situations, which includes anxiety going to the dentist. With specific training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and exposure therapy, Rachael offers a unique approach to address the root causes of fear and trauma associated with dental visits. Combining expertise in mental health with a deep understanding of dental anxiety, she provides compassionate support and evidence-based therapy to guide clients towards reclaiming their oral health with confidence.
