Dental anxiety 1

Question 1

Dental Anxiety in Northern Ireland

Answer 1

29% of adults in NI are extremely anxious about having a tooth drilled
25% of adults in NI are extremely anxious about having an injection
Extreme dental anxiety more prevalent among women (18%) compared to men (7%)

Question 2

Anxiety

Answer 2

state of apprehension, uncertainty and fear resulting from anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation, often impairing physical and psychological functioning.

Question 3

State anxiety

Answer 3

anxiety experienced at a particular time related to a specific event.
when the event passes, the anxiety resolves and we feel normal again.

Question 4

trait anxiety

Answer 4

inherent level of anxiety demonstrated in individuals resulting in a tendency to become more anxious.
individuals tend to find anxiety provoking situations more difficult to manage

Question 5

phobia

Answer 5

persistent, unrealistic, and intense fear of specific stimulus, leading to avoidance of the perceived danger