What do patients with trauma histories and dental fear find most helpful in reducing their anxiety?
Many patients report that having an empathic and understanding dentist who is patient and willing to listen to their concerns and having control over how their dental treatment proceeds were key in the reduction of their dental anxiety. Therefore, having a dentist who listens and is willing to help them feel comfortable, and being able to stop procedures or have control can enhance the patient’s ability to tolerate and participate cooperatively even during difficult dental procedures.
