Hypnotherapy for a Fear of the Dentist.
Hypnotherapy may help you overcome your fear of the dentist.
When was the last time you visited the dentist?
Are your teeth painful?
Does your breath smell?
Do your teeth let you down?
Its common to have a fear of the dentist, but things have advanced so much you will be pleasantly surprised.
Once you can face your fear and visit the dentist you’ll find its no where near as bad as you thought.
When you think about the dentist’s chair, how do you feel?
Do you feel sick and sweaty? Do your thoughts race? Can you feel your heart racing and your breathing is fast and shallow?
What is causing you to feel this way?
These symptoms are due to adrenalin being produced by your body. This is your body’s way of keeping safe from danger. When we were hunter gatherers, we had to decide whether to run or stay and fight when facing danger. These dangers don’t exist now, an appointment could save your life.
What does Adrenalin do to the body?
When adrenalin is produced, it prepares the body for fight or flight. It sends the blood to the major muscles, so they are strong and ready. It diverts this blood from areas like the digestive system. This is why you feel sick, breathe rapidly, have a dry mouth. Less blood goes to your brain, so you can feel lightheaded. You become sweaty.
What can you do to stop this, so you can find out what it’s really like these days?
By simply taking control of the speed of your breathing, you can stop the adrenalin being produced. Once no more adrenalin is being produced then the circulating adrenalin can be broken down. To break down all the adrenalin in your blood stream, it takes just three minutes. This means, that if you can control your breathing for three minutes, you will be feeling normal again.
When you’re in control of your breathing and feeling calm, you can have a conversation with the dentist. They will explain anything they need to do and how it will feel to you. If you need them to change their approach, you can tell them. Then you can both come up with a plan you are happy with. The dentist will always protect you from any pain.
What is hypnotherapy and how can it help?
Hypnotherapy itself is a really relaxing process. During a session you will learn how to relax. This will help you learn how to control your breathing and stop the adrenalin being produced. We will practice this technique, until you feel comfortable doing it yourself when necessary.
During a session, you are always in control.
What is the hypnotised state?
The hypnotised state is a state you were in as you woke up this morning and will be in as you drift off to sleep again tonight. Its the bit between being fully conscious and being asleep.
In this lovely relaxed state, we can practice making you feel anxious, panicked. Then we will practice using what you have learnt to calm down and stop the adrenalin being produced.
Practicing while hypnotised helps to implant the technique firmly in your unconscious, so it is ready to use when you need to.
Hypnotherapy may help you overcome your fear of the dentist.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to face those fears and make your mouth something you’re proud to show off. If you don’t want to be delaying things any more. Why not explore how hypnotherapy could support you to overcome your fears. Book a free, no obligation consultation. It’s a relaxed, no-pressure way to begin.
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