Blog tag: fear of the dentist


Could VR cure your dental phobia?

Virtual reality looks set to revolutionise our leisure time. But new research suggests it could even affect our experience at the dentist, especially if you suffer from dental phobia.
Could VR cure your dental phobia - Notting Hill Dentist Number 18 Dental

Scientists have been hard at work trying to find out whether virtual reality headsets could help some anxious patients overcome their fear of the dentist. And it seems to have paid off! But there’s a catch. Published in the Environment and Behaviour journal, this research found that patients in the […]

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A future without fillings?

New research could signal a future without fillings, but what about the dentist’s drill?

Does the thought of going to the dentist make you shudder? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But help could be on the way for the one in four people who suffer from dental anxiety. Stem cells: the key to tooth repair Stem cells are often heralded as the future of […]

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10 ways to overcome fear of the dentist

It might be the season of fright but for some of our patients fear of the dentist lasts all year long. If that's you, we’ve got some top tips to get you back in the dentist’s chair

Does the thought of going to the dentist leave you spooked? We want all our patients to feel as relaxed as possible. That’s why we’ve put together 10 tips and facts to take the fright out of your visit. You’re not alone! Did you know one in four people have […]

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