stomaphobia
Stomaphobia is the irrational fear of mouths.
Fear of mouths
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing an open mouth
Hearing chewing sounds
Oral examinations
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Traumatic event involving mouths
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences or learned behavior
related phobias
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