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Dental Phobia and Anxiety

It is estimated that 25% of adults will delay seeking dental treatment for a painful problem due to anxiety.  Delaying treatment can lead to more complex treatment being required with longer appointments needed.  Anxious patients will often not attend routine appointments preferring to wait until the pain is unbearable which compounds the anxiety.   

 

Hypnotherapy can help to reduce anxiety and provide coping skills to help you establish a routine of regular appointments so that a visit to the dentist becomes an easier experience

 

Prior to training as a Hypnotherapist Steve worked in the NHS as a dentist.  It was whilst working as a dentist he became aware of how badly some patients were affected by anxiety and was keen to find ways in which he could help.  He undertook a basic training in hypnosis at that time and was impressed with it’s potential.

   

Having a background in dentistry Stephen is able to deal with specific fears effectively, providing information about what different types of treatment may involve.  He uses Hypnotherapy and NLP to help build confidence and reduce anxiety.  This approach can also be used with specific issues such as needle phobia or gagging which can make dental treatment very difficult.

 

If you are looking for Hypnotherapy for Dental Phobia in Lincolnshire give Steve a call today on 01507 463583.