Whether you are someone who gets sweaty palms at the thought of a dentist's drill, hyperventilates the moment you lay eyes on a dental syringe, or simply gets butterflies in your stomach before going to the dentist, you can benefit from this program. Studies show that over 40% of all people have a fear of dentistry. Other research demonstrates that having poor oral health can decrease your life expectancy by five years.

Fear of the dentist can have many causes, some of which are objective, and others of which are subjective. For example, if you once experienced a great deal of pain while having a tooth pulled, the next time you need an extraction, you will likely be fearful because of your previous experience. This is objective fear. On the other hand, if you later told a friend about your bad experience, and he subsequently became fearful when faced with a tooth extraction, this would be subjective fear.

Fear in and of itself is not bad. We are all born with certain fears that protect us, such as the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Fear stops us from doing dangerous things. The purpose of this series is to put fear in its proper perspective so that you can have a relaxed experience at every dental visit and enjoy the benefits of having healthy teeth and gums.


SFD01 - Relax and Control the Dental Experience
Allowing thoughts to influence your emotions is a normal human experience. In this process, Dr. Patrick Porter will help you reverse this tendency, so you can control your emotions and stop reacting to negative thoughts. You will learn a simple yet powerful technique that will have you visualizing a pleasant visit to your dentist's office. You will also be guided through a process of releasing any emotions you may have tied to negative personal history experiences with dental or medical procedures.


SFD02 - Mental Rehearsal for Instant Relaxation
Developing coping skills is a key element to overcoming your fear of dentistry. With this relaxing process, Dr. Patrick Porter will teach you to use a distraction technique that will eliminate anxiety and fear. Dentistry may not ever be fun for you, but it can be a relaxed and comfortable experience as you master these visualization techniques.


SFD03 - Eliminate False Beliefs & Build Self-Confidence
In this process you will explore beliefs about dentistry and eliminate those that are impacting you negatively. You will build the self-confidence necessary to comfortably handle any dental appointment, whether it be a cleaning, filling, or a more complex procedure. With these blocks gone, who knows, you might even enjoy your next dental experience!


SFD04 - Setting Expectations & Eliminating Dental Anxiety
Anxious reactions are natural whenever we face the unknown. In this visualization, Dr. Patrick Porter will be guiding you through processes that quickly build your self-esteem, enhance your assertiveness, and have you acting as your own advocate, asking the right questions so you understand even the most complex procedure.


SFD05 - Control What You Think and Feel
Since energy always follows thought, in this creative visualization you will master the art of singular thinking. This will allow you to create a state of relaxation where you can control the sensations in your body by controlling your thoughts. It's easier than you think to control your dental experience, and certainly worthwhile so you will have a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.