A pilot study run by two Queensland dental experts has demonstrated what they describe as 'remarkable' results in calming the all-too-common fear of visiting the dentist.
What's next?A single trip to the dentist as a child left Cheryl Hart traumatised for more than 50 years.
Further "extremely painful" appointments as a young adult, involving a root canal and tooth extraction, led to her stopping visits to the orthodontist.Dental anxiety is a common experience, according to Dr Ratilal Lalloo from University of Queensland's School of Dentistry.He said at least half the population harbours some level of anxiety or fear about going to the dentist, and up to 20 per cent of adults experience high levels of fear when visiting a dental clinic.
Dr Davies and entrepreneur Regina Rowlison have co-developed a therapy tool that targets dental anxiety by rewiring the brain.
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