Our dentist told our 18 year old she frustrated her during the appt and now our daughter doesn't want to go back. she has extreme anxiety and tries really hard to cooperate but after losing her teeth and root canal she is terrified,what to do?

I encourage her to: let her dentist know. If she tends to be a difficult or challenging dental patient - I would consider her to work with a therapist to reduce her anxiety. Consider behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapies or learning relaxation techniques.

Be patient, go slow: It's hard 4 many patients to overcome fear of dentist, especially with what you relate about your young daughter. Let her express her fears & concerns. Don't minimize them. Encourage her to either go back to the same dentist or perhaps seek out a dentist who promotes TLC care & compassion. Go slow with her treatment. Take little steps. With the right dentist she should be able to accept treatment

Team-work: For treatment to be successful both the Dentist and the Patient have to be patient and cooperative. Your daughter and the Dentist have to communicate before any procedures are done so the Dentist knows to schedule the appropriate extra work time. You daughter needs to seek treatment of her anxiety problem with a mental health professional. Time, gentleness, communication & cooperation.

New Dentist : Your daughter needs a new dentist who understands she has had a hard time.