This Nebraska dentist is probably the best solution to dental phobia. Phobia as we all know is defined as “an irrational severe fear that leads to avoidance of the feared situation, object or activity”, in this case, going to the dentist, or even being near the dentist’s office.

According to scholars, the most common causes of dental phobia are bad experiences (painful dental visits and being humiliated by a dentist), history of abuse (physical, emotional or even sexual abuse), uncaring dentist (pain inflicted by a dentist perceived as cold and controlling), humiliation (insensitive, humiliating remarks by a dentist), vicarious learning (parent or someone older is afraid of dentists, so the child also becomes afraid), post-traumatic stress (from horrific dental experiences). Dental phobia has wide-ranging consequences on a person’s life, in worst cases it can lead to anxiety and depression.

Laughing out loud is a no-no as it is difficult to hide teeth. The person who has dental health problems may also avoid meeting people due to embarrassment over their teeth. They could also have low self-esteem and intense feelings of guilt for not looking after their teeth properly. Estimates show that in Western countries, 5% of the population avoid going to dentists due to fear. Many more are anxious.

Okay, so now I’m scaring you. But if you are looking for a Lincoln dentist, check out Dr. Alderman at coddingtondental.com and see how he can take away your fear of going to the dentist.