New clinic tackles dentophobia
source: http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Take--bite-out-of.4537031.jp
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Specially-trained "phobia" dentists are about to go to work in Scotland, helping patients suffering from dentophobia, a fear of dentists that leaves them too terrified to have their teeth touched.
Patients fearful of a trip to the dentist's chair will be among those helped at a £1 million new walk-in surgery in Midlothian. The centre will allow patients to be treated on-the-spot, as well as providing additional NHS support for the area.
Phobia dentists use a range of methods to help fearful patients, such as burning scented candles and allowing patients to watch DVDs, as well as employing mild hypnotic therapies like relaxing music or aromatherapy massage.
Patients fearful of a trip to the dentist's chair will be among those helped at a £1 million new walk-in surgery in Midlothian. The centre will allow patients to be treated on-the-spot, as well as providing additional NHS support for the area.
Phobia dentists use a range of methods to help fearful patients, such as burning scented candles and allowing patients to watch DVDs, as well as employing mild hypnotic therapies like relaxing music or aromatherapy massage.
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