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How does one cope with dental phobias?

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Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

The right dentist: There are dentist who specialize in working with people who are made anxious by dental care. Find one, they can be really helpful.

Answered 7/16/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Phobias: Visualization thru imagery . A trained therapist can help u work thru it.

Answered 11/14/2012

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