Dental anxiety: Etiology and treatment options

• Main Authors: Jovanović-Medojević Milica, Nešković Jelena, Medojević Aleksandar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Serbian Medical Society - Dental Section, Belgrade 2015-01-01
• Series: Stomatološki glasnik Srbije
• Subjects: dental fear; dental anxiety; etiology; therapy
• Online Access: https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0039-1743/2015/0039-17431504174J.pdf

Dental anxiety might be the cause of serious health problems. Avoiding dental visits can lead to complications with functional, esthetic and sociological consequences. In order to have a simple and efficient dental procedure, it is very important to diagnose dental anxiety and to react adequately. The aim of this paper is using available literature to present most frequent causes, consequences as well as treatment options for dental anxiety. Treating dental anxiety and choosing the right treatment is not always easy, however, it is important for dental practitioners to be able to assess patient's behavior, possible causes of such behavior and select adequate therapy methods. Individual approach is very important as well as timely recognition and gradation of dental anxiety in order to apply adequate and successful dental treatment.