Hypnodontics is the use of Hypnosis in dentistry.
Hypnosis is a vital tool to assist patients undergoing Dental treatment and procedures in the following ways:
– Managing Fear/Phobia and Anxiety related to Dental procedures.
– Eliminating Bruxism or the unconscious clenching and grinding of teeth.
– Managing Needle Phobia.
– Managing Gag reflex.
– Xerostomia management.
– Managing post operative bleeding and swelling.
– Pain management or Hypno-analgesia.
– Symptom management in the following conditions:
– Burning Mouth syndrome.
– Trigeminal Neuralgia.
– Atypical Orofacial pain.
– Improving compliance with dental procedures and oral care.
– In cases of Recurrent oral ulcerations caused by stress , hypnosis can play a vital role in dealing with the stressors.
– Providing Hypno Anesthesia to patients keen to avoid usual anaesthetics.
– Providing support to Patients diagnosed with Oral cancer.