dental anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
why may people suffer from dental anxiety?
A
- negative previous dental experience
- negative experience conveyed to them by another
- media representation
- expect pain and discomfort
- lack of knowledge of modern analgesics
2
Q
what are the characteristics of the anxious?
A
high neuroticism and trait anxiety (naturally anxious)
pessimism and negative previous experiences
co-morbid anxiety and depression disorders
low pain threshold
3
Q
why may a child have dental anxiety
A
view of instruments
lack of attendance prior
info from media
misinformation from family or parents
