Fear of dentists and needles needs sympathetic ear

Dentophobia is an extremely common affliction. Around 12% of us suffer from extreme dental anxiety and the British Dental Association says that 25 percent of the British population suffer from some sort of anxiety before visiting the dentist.

Phobias of needles and blood can also prevent people from going to see their GP, from being treated in hospital and from having certain medical procedures. Whether the dentist's drill or doctor's needle is to blame for these anxieties, avoiding them puts your long-term health at risk.