The modern dentist is like no other before and has never had the luxury of such brilliant equipment and techniques to use when treating a patient. They are also very knowledgeable about everything about their patients, not only in the mouth, but throughout the body- from head to toe: dentists understand the lot. Now all of this makes you wonder why a lot of people in the city of Leeds still suffer from dental phobia because if they were to sit down with their dentists and learn about just how better dentistry has become, it may just alleviate some of their fears that have built up around the industry: today’s dentists are also schooled in this problem as well. However, it isn’t that easy to convince a patient about all of this and sometimes phobias are so deep rooted, they are difficult to break down and bring to the surface, but if it is possible to do so, the patient may then have exorcised a demon. It will take time in some people but until the problem is solved, it could prevent a patient from getting important treatments to keep their mouths healthy, and if things get worse, the more intricate the procedures become and probably worsen the phobia as well. People should take heart though from finding a quick answer to beating their phobias; if they can conquer one, they can tackle others in life that they may have and start to get on with their lives without so much fear surrounding them.