noun
an extreme fear or phobia of going to the dentist
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Dentophobia is a common fear that many people experience when visiting the dentist.
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I have dentophobia, so I always get anxious before my dental appointments.
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My dentophobia is so bad that I'd rather endure a toothache than go to the dentist.
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Her dentophobia was like a shadow that followed her everywhere, influencing her decisions and causing her distress.