odontophobia

odontophobia
Morbid fear of teeth. [odonto- + G. phobos, fear]

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odon·to·pho·bia (o-don″to-foґbe-ə) [odonto- + -phobia] an irrational fear associated with teeth, as that aroused by the sight of teeth, or abnormal dread of dental operations.

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