Going to the Dentist when you are impacted by complex trauma
For many survivors of complex trauma, going to the dentist can feel overwhelming, frightening, and sometimes retraumatising. If this is how you feel, you are not alone.
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For many survivors of complex trauma, going to the dentist can feel overwhelming, frightening, and sometimes retraumatising. If this is how you feel, you are not alone.
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