Fear of the dentist can complicate oral health

See the latest resources we use to help those who are afraid of the dentist

Odontophobia (fear of the dentist) is a condition that occurs in a small percentage of patients and can vary in intensity. In milder cases, the patient reports some anxiety and may experience tachycardia, a feeling of panic, excessive sweating, dizziness and even fainting.

In our clinic, we have received reports of patients experiencing tachycardia and perspiration when simply starting a conversation with the dentist. Occasionally, there are cases of odontophobia with atypical symptoms, such as nausea, excessive nauseaand intolerance when touching the mouth.

The team at the ImplArt Clinic provides humanized care, i.e. respecting each patient’s limits so that they feel welcome. This applies to simple procedures such as prophylaxis and restorations, root canal treatment and even surgical procedures such as bone grafting or dental implants.

Fear of the dentist can seriously damage your oral health

Dental treatment for patients with a fear of dentists can be difficult, even for simple procedures such as impressions, cleanings and restorations. In situations of severe phobia, a procedure such as implant surgery or even tooth extractions may be unthinkable for the patient.

As a result of the fear of the dentist, patients often refuse to go to the dentist for years, and as a result, oral problems such as cavities and periodontal infections arise, or even serious problems such as tooth mobility and loss, as well as aesthetic impairment of the smile.

The psychological origin of odontophobia is linked to traumatic episodes (trauma) that have been fixed in the patient’s subconscious, most often since childhood. The phobic patient can be treated with:

• Psychotherapy
• Sedation with nitrous oxide – however, in our clinic it has been abandoned because it doesn’t produce good results as it generates very light sedation.
• Intravenous sedation – the technique is really effective. The patient remains in a state of deep drowsiness during the dental procedure (which can last up to 4 hours). The sedation is administered and monitored by a doctor throughout the procedure.
• General anesthesia – in extreme cases, where even under sedation the patient still becomes agitated, we can indicate the procedure under general anesthesia in a hospital environment.

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Due to the inherent difficulty of dental treatment for an odontophobic patient, most of the time we can indicate simpler as well as faster treatments under the Day Clinic system. If you have any further questions or would like to give your testimony, please contact us!

Please note: We do not treat children or special patients.

Testimonials

“Excellent clinic and excellent professionals. I have a phobia of dentists, I had implant surgery with conscious sedation and other treatments over a few months and from start to finish I didn’t feel any pain. I recommend it 100%”

Alessandra Escobar

“I’m very anxious about going to the dentist and I’ve always avoided it as much as possible. Now it’s been five years without treating my teeth, so I ended up losing some dentures, had a lot of cavities and an episode of pain. Then I came across the ImplArt clinic and this sedation technique. It was very easy to have the treatment this way. The doctor who saw me was very attentive and looked after me until the end of the procedure. I also found that the dentist worked quickly and did some implants and treated the cavities while I was asleep. It was a bit magical but when I woke up everything was ready, I thought it was great.”

M.R.R., businesswoman, São Paulo-SP

“I was afraid of dentists, but this clinic gave me confidence and surprised me. Dr. Roberto is an excellent professional, he has a lot of experience and is always trying to learn more and more to be more efficient. I’ve always been very well received. Congratulations to all the professionals at this wonderful clinic, the doctors who are excellent professionals, the receptionists who are always kind and proactive. Thank you especially to Dr. Roberto, Dr. Pedro and Dr. Isabela!”

Karina Nascimento

“Dr. Roberto performed my surgery with great skill and mastery. I felt NO PAIN or discomfort. My recovery was excellent and now I’m going to start the final stage of my treatment. I chose the zirconia crown by scanner, because it’s quick, since I have to finish my treatment soon for a trip.”

Adriana Cardoso

“Anyone who is afraid of getting implants, I’ll tell you one thing: don’t be afraid, it doesn’t hurt at all and the clinic is top of the line. Dr. Roberto, who is the director, is super attentive, Dr. Bruno and Dr. Marcos are excellent professionals, none of the treatments hurt at all. I recommend it to everyone.”

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“I was very pleased with the results and with the excellent service provided by the professionals. Dr. Pedro was very careful and attentive to me. Congratulations to the whole team and to Dr. Roberto, an excellent professional, may God bless you all.”

Júlio César Salles