OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE DENTIST IN 10 STEPS
1-First, you should choose a friendly and caring dentist who makes you feel comfortable and safe.
All Mef Dental Group (Malatya, Elbistan, Başakşehir, Elazığ) dentists have received special training on this matter.
2-If you tell your dentist about your fears before the treatment and explain to them exactly why you are afraid, your dentist will help you overcome your fear.
3-Ask your dentist to explain the whole procedure step by step before the treatment.
4-If you want to stop the procedure for any reason during the treatment, you can do so with a sign determined by you and your dentist before the treatment, such as raising your hand.
5-Try to breathe deeply and relax, and avoid from momentary stress. It will be beneficial for you to schedule your appointments in the morning, before the stress and fatigue of the day.
6-Getting to know and examining the clinic, asking questions to the employees, observing the hygiene of the environment, the personnel, and the equipment before the procedure can relieve you.
7-Start the procedures with the simple ones. You don't have to take all treatments at once; the first session can be ended with only one cleaning, and then be continued with small fillings.
8-Do not forget that advanced techniques such as general anesthesia and sedation can always be an alternative in individuals who are very afraid. General anesthesia and sedation services are provided in all our departments and the Elazığ branch of Mef Dental Group has established the largest general anesthesia center in eastern Anatolia.
9-Even if you don't have any problem, you should regularly go to your dental controls. So you can avoid big procedures and get used to the environment more comfortably.
10-Remember, dentistry technologies and treatment techniques have advanced considerably in recent years so as to give you more comfort. As Mef Dental Group, we take care to use the latest technology and techniques so that our patients do not fear dentists.
Dt. Pınar Olcay