Not to make light of a serious problem. Dental fear is an unfortunate epidemic that can lead to serious consequences. In today's modern dental office most patients can be treated pain free and in comfort. Most dental phobia arises from childhood. A feeling of lack of control over the treatment builds up over years. Many parents who have fears pass these on to their children with comments made like "if you don't behave the doctor will give you a shot" or "Be good or the dentist is going to pull all your teeth". This ingrained fear can lead to years of dental neglect, poor self esteem and serious health problems.
I thank Phyllis for letting me put my knee on her chest, Lori for helping me set up the shot and being a great dental assistant, and Sharon for helping to snap the shutter. They were all great sports who humored me during our lunch break.
[May. 30th, 2013 10:11:50 PM]
Surprised by the high score. I thought I was going to be run out of town for this one!
Wow! 2nd Place. Thanks everyone so much for your votes.
One more thing about dental paranoia. If you do not feel comfortable with your doctor, find someone you trust. A doctor patient relationship is of the utmost importance in creating a successful experience:)
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Very deserving of the ribbon. I've got a dentist appointment in two weeks and, for better or worse, I'll be seeing this image in my mind as the Doctor begins his work.
I just have to ask...is an enlarged print of this going to be on the ceiling of your office, where all your vict err, patients - can see it while you're working on them? ;-)
Paranoia - "thought process believed to be heavily influenced by anxiety or fear, often to the point of irrationality and delusion"
This image definitely DNMC ... those dentists are DEFINTELY out to get you :-) looks like you had a heck of a lot of fun taking this image ... really good image.
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