Dental Anxiety: Coping Mechanisms And Causes
Many people experience fear and worry whenever they need dental care. When a person must go to the dentist, they may experience dental anxiety. Some people may even have panic episodes or other physical manifestations of their anxiety, such as sweating, shaking, or a racing heart. Past traumatic experiences, dread of pain or needles, a sense of helplessness, and the sound of dental tools are just a few of the many potential triggers for dental anxiety.