Write down your specific fears.
We’ll hammer on this subject repeatedly but the importance of education can’t be understated and this is especially true in regards to your dentist phobia. If you know that you have a true dentist phobia then you should take some time to write out all of the reasons as to why you are afraid. Once you put some thought into why you host the fear you will begin to see how miniscule the fear actually is. If your phobia is truly problematic then you can even bring your list of fears in with you when you decide to schedule your next appointment. This will give your dentist something to work off of as he or she tries to make your procedure as painless as possible.
Write down your specific fears
Become informed on the procedure you’re having done.
The fear of the unknown can be the greatest hurdle to jump when you are struggling with a phobia. That’s why you should take some time to learn about any procedures that you might have done. Feel comfortable to ask as many questions as you want to the dentist or the dental assistant and take any little notes that you want. You can also go on the internet to look up your procedure in order to get a more complete idea of what will happen. Often times you will find message boards with people talking about their own experiences and these will usually make you feel comfortable as well.
Become informed on the procedure you’re having done