denturephobia
Denturephobia is the intense fear or aversion towards dentures, often stemming from concerns about wearing them, seeing them, or being in close proximity to them.
Fear of dentures
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing dentures
Being near someone wearing dentures
Touching or handling dentures
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to dentures
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experiences
- • Negative societal perceptions of dentures
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Denturephobia may develop from negative experiences with dentures or from misconceptions about their use and maintenance.
related phobias
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