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Why do People Fear the Dentist? Psychiatry Explains it ...

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The fear of the dentist is really widespread among people: Why? What are the deep psychological causes of what can take the form of a real phobia? First of all, let me say that I am not a Psychiatrist but I have friends who are and they explained the concept very well. What I'm saying below is a summary of what they told me. For any further information, In this case, I encourage you to read the disclaimer at the bottom of this article. The first point I would like to talk to you about is the one related to the concepts of Trust and Confiance. Trusting a person, be it a friend or your dentist, has to do with a rational process. You trust only when and if you have good rational reasons to do so. In the case of dental practices, when you perceive a very high level of professional preparation, and an efficient work team of very high-level technological infrastructures, etc ... you will end to trust them. Ok, but to win, in this case, is your rational mind. I will explain to ...

Dental health and nutrition

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To understand which foods are advisable and which to avoid, it is important to understand the mechanism of caries formation. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining tooth health. Inside our oral cavity live many bacteria that form colonies on the dental walls, and feed on the food residues that remain in the mouth and between the teeth. In particular, they prefer sugars, and the waste product of their "meal" is an acid that damages the enamel and creates carious cavities. To prevent problems with our teeth, here are 12 valuable dietary rules to adopt: 1-Limit sugar intake: The most harmful sugars are the simple ones, which are now contained in many foods (soft drinks, sweets, cereals ...). 2 - Have adequate oral hygiene: The more food remains in our mouth, the more the probability of caries formation increases. It is therefore important to clean our teeth daily after meals. Your hygienist will advise you on the most suitable tools for your mo...