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Medical Conditions - Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is fear of visiting the dental office. About 36 % of the population fear seeing a dentist, and 12 % have an extreme fear. It may be because of a previous bad dental experience making a person postpone or avoid a dental visit. But this can lead to more health-related problems and make the treatment expensive. Currently, dental professionals aim to reduce anxiety by creating a pleasing ambiance and working in the patients' comfort.

All dental anxiety Q&A

How can I calm my nervousness before going to the dentist?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.You need not panic at all about a dental visit.

Can cleaning and dental injections be very painful?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and can understand your concern.

My mother has TMJ discomfort. What remedies work best?

Hi, Welcome to cliniq.com. This would happen firstly because, with age, facial muscles will usually start sagging or wrinkling, leading to muscle constriction, which is expected at this age.

Is giving GA to children for dental procedures normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If she takes medications prescribed by the dentist for a week or two, the illness should subside completely.

How can someone with dental anxiety manage a decayed tooth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As per your history, it looks like you are having multiple carious lesions.

When is root canal treatment recommended for cavities?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

How to correct an incorrectly erupting permanent tooth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The permanent teeth erupt back of the milk teeth. It is normal to cross the milk teeth as they will come in a straight line in one to two years.

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Dr. Bharat Joshi

Dr. Bharat Joshi

What could be done to treat painful decayed molar teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If the tooth is completely gone or if the crown of the tooth is already lost, then you need to get the tooth removed.

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