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Hello. I'm at the dentist and I'm very afraid. Can you help me please?
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Of course! Here are a few ways to deal with Anxiety and stress:

1. Slow down your breathing and focus on it. Whenever negative thoughts appear, just acknowledge them and go back to focusing on your breathing.

2. Actively think about the positive things that will happen when you successfully overcome your fear. For example: Having good teeth and not being ashamed of smiling...

3. If possible, start listening to some calming music over headphones, to distract yourself from your fear.

4. Openly talk with your dentist about your fears. There are a lot of people who are anxious of dentists, so they know how to ensure to make the procedure as stress-free as possible.

I hope, I could help you. You can do it!
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What should I say to my dentist then?
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You can talk to your dentist about any worries you have about your procedure. For example, if you are worried about complications, you can ask your dentist what specific complications are possible, how likely they are, and what measures will be taken to prevent them.