Periagoge
Scenario

How to overcome dental anxiety rooted in shame

I have not been to a dentist in six years because I am terrified they will judge me and I know my teeth are getting worse but the shame keeps me paralyzed

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Fear of judgment creates a self-perpetuating cycle where avoidance increases both the problem and the anticipated shame.

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Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Dental and oral health?”

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