Fear of the Unknown

Many people's fear of the dentist lies in not knowing what to expect. When they've heard horror stories from the media and friends, it can be difficult not to feel worried.

General dislike of the dental setting

“It’s the not knowing that makes it worse” 

Fear of how bad the diagnosis could be

“What if I'm past the point of being helped?”

The cost of private dental treatment

“What if this turns into something expensive?”

Allergies or medical complications

"It's hard not to catastrophise when there's so many unknowns!"

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Fear of the Unknown

General dislike of the dental setting

Fear of how bad the diagnosis could be

The cost of private dental treatment

Allergies or medical complications

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