How to overcome a dentist's childhood fear: tips for parents

10 October 2025, Friday

Dentophobia is a pathological fear of dental procedures and visiting a doctor at a dental clinic. Nailya Khusnullina, head of the children's department of the Republican Dental Clinic, told about how to help a child cope with anxiety before visiting a doctor on Mental Health Day. 

First of all, parents should teach their child oral hygiene from infancy. "As soon as the first tooth erupts, it already needs to be cleaned. To do this, you can use moistened gauze wipes or special silicone finger pads," explains the dentist.