The focus is on gaining the ability to cope with anxiety. To do so, the vicious cycle of fear must first be broken in order for it to be dealt with. The people affected require information and education about how fear comes into being and how it is preserved. In addition, they should gain new experiences in treatment that are positive. Many regard treatment under general anesthesia as a solution, yet what must still be considered is that this only solves the problem acutely. While these patients will receive a proper treatment for their bite, they will not be getting rid of their dental anxiety. This means that they will continue to avoid the dentist’s office out of fear and not have routine check-ups or oral hygiene treatment performed, procedures which are required for maintaining the long-term health of the teeth and periodontium. In order to cope with dental anxiety, those affected by it need to learn how to deal with the situation of fear effectively on their own and no longer feel helpless and powerless.