Your dentist can set the tone for your entire visit. If she isn’t warm and inviting and tends to be Clinical, this can exacerbate any fears you might have. Finding the right doctor can significantly help you to overcome your fear of the dentist.  The best way to find a good doctor for you is to ask friends and family members. Other people aren’t likely to recommend a dentist with whom they don’t feel comfortable. You can also read reviews of dentists online or in local publications such as newspapers or magazines. Make an appointment with potential dentists to help you find the right one. Meeting and discussing your health and fears with candidates can help you feel comfortable with a specific person who can handle your dentistry concerns.  Ask dentist candidates questions and discuss your fears. Having your specific list of fears handy will help to make sure that you don’t forget anything. Make sure the dentists take you and your fears seriously. Don’t accept anyone who brushes you off, which can reinforce your fears and may indicate someone who isn’t gentle or sympathetic. Once you’ve found a dentist who makes you feel comfortable, set up a series of visits. Start with simple procedures such as teeth cleaning and move to more serious procedures such as root canals or crown fillings as you are able. This will help you build up a trusting relationship with your dentist. The more often you visit the dentist and have positive experiences, the more likely you are to maintain your oral health and get over your dental phobia.  Set up appointments at times that you are less likely to have to wait for a long time in the waiting area. Being the first patient in the morning is a good tactic.
حدِّد مكان طبيب الأسنان المناسب لك. حدِّد موعدًا للتشاور مع الأطباء المرشحين. خطط لزياراتك بنحو تدريجي. إذا لم تجد نفسك مرتاحًا مع أي من تلك الإجراءات، فتحدث مع طبيب أسنانك حيال التوقف عن الإجراء المتبع حتى تهدأ وتسترخي.