Many people experience deep fear and anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist—often rooted in the overwhelming sense of vulnerability that comes with opening their mouth and surrendering control to another person. The experience can feel deeply invasive especially when it involves painful or unfamiliar procedures.

There’s a profound psychological weight in letting someone work inside such a sensitive and personal part of the body, and for many, it can trigger feelings of powerlessness or even past trauma. That’s why trust in a dentist is absolutely crucial—not just technical skill, but the assurance that the person caring for you sees you as a human being, not just a credit card.

When dental experiences go wrong, the emotional impact can linger far beyond the physical discomfort. In those moments, being treated with genuine empathy and compassion can make all the difference—helping patients feel heard, safe, and respected, rather than dismissed or retraumatized.

At Bad Dentist we understand. In fact, Bad Dentist was inspired by a particularly bad dental experience that left me feeling powerless to fight back. Leaving a negative yelp review was not going to cut it. He hurt me bad and I was losing sleep over it. So, we created a platform for people like you and me to hit bad dentists hard enough for them to feel it in the pocketbook.

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Jorge Cordavo