How should i deal with cronic fear of the dentist? i fear i have several infections in my mouth but i have been terrified of the dentist since forever

Please consider: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or hypnosis. Both are excellent options. Take care.

Dentists are people: Realize the dentist is simply a person that is there to help you. It is also important to be comfortable with the dentist you see, so ask friends about their dentist as "word of mouth" is the best way to find a kind, intelligent, compassionate dentist who has a great "chair side manner." Good luck.

Dental fear: it is important to discuss your fears and apprehension with your dentist. Take the time to build a relationship and gradually your fears will resolve as you build trust. It is important to find the dentist that you are comfortable with. Your friends maybe able to recommend a caring dentist to you. Nitrous or sedation are options during your treatment. God luck. You are not alone,

Psychiatrist: You might try seeing a psychiatrist who specializes in phobias. Occasionally a medication like klonopin (clonazepam) is prescribed for a visit to the dentist. Or perhaps psychotherapy may be used.

Sleep dentistry: is used to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for patients who are too afraid to go to the dentist. The appropriate anesthesia depends on the complexity of the treatment and your own comfort zone. With the profound anesthesia and IV sedation you will have no recall of the events of the dental procedure and it is completely painless.

Dentist = people: We all have fears and dentist are no different. I would try to find a dentist that 1) listens to your concerns and validates your fears and 2) does some form of sleep dentistry to help your stresses during treatment. No worries

Conscious Sedation : Find a dentist who uses conscious sedation in his practice. You will "go to sleep" before the procedure and have little or no memory of it afterward. Good luck

2 solutions: 1 Schedule time with the Dentist to discuss your fears, the procedures that are anticipated, and the armamentarium of materials and techniques available to make your treatment as civilized as possible. 2 Seek emotional therapy. Your fears, as you know, are irrational. A good therapist can help you manage your discomfort. Know that Dentist wants to help you comfortably and effectively.