odontophobia

[US]//ˌɒdɒntəˈfəʊbɪə//
[UK]//ˌɑːdɒntəˈfoʊbɪə//

Translation

n.An abnormal fear of teeth or dental surgery

Example Sentences

many patients suffer from odontophobia and avoid dental appointments for years.

childhood experiences often cause odontophobia that persists into adulthood.

cognitive behavioral therapy can help individuals overcome their odontophobia.

dentists are trained to handle patients with severe odontophobia.

my odontophobia made me cancel my dental appointment three times.

sedation dentistry is an option for those with odontophobia.

the sound of the dental drill triggers my odontophobia.

she developed odontophobia after a painful dental procedure.

overcoming odontophobia requires professional psychological support.

some people with odontophobia only seek help when in extreme pain.

odontophobia is more common than many people realize.

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