There is a larger story than the dentist and the joke. I waited. I hoped someone would bring a non-political reason what the joke was bad, very bad and unprofessional.
For the record, there are million of us that have some form of dental anxiety or dental phobia.
We need the skills of a professional, qualified and compassionate dentist.
We are scared out of our skulls because we don't know what a few bad teeth yankers of the profession will do to us. Or we clearly remember what a few of them have done to us.
In this episode, a brief definition of dental anxiety and phobia and resources for you to empower yourself.
Resources Mentioned:
There is a website associated with the American Dental Association website called Mouth Healthy. It offer three tips on dealing with dental anxiety.
Cleveland Clinic page on what is dental phobia, the symptoms, causes and treatment options.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22594-dentophobia-fear-of-dentists
The University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine has a page on how to get over dental anxiety
For those of you in the United Kingdom, the Dental Fear Central page has some good information and suggestions on dealing with dental anxiety.
Emergency Resources
The Trevor Project: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone (1-866-488-7386), text (START to 678-678), and online chat. Available 24/7. They also provide peer support and community.Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. There are phone lines for those serving overseas. Visit the website to find the current status of the Veteran line and international calling options.
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24/7. This service operates independently of the 988 service. Users can use text, chat or WhatsApp as a means of contact.
Disclaimer:
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Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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