Fear of visiting the dentist affects around 75% of Americans to some degree. Somewhere between 5 and 10 percent suffer from dentophobia to the point where they will avoid dental care at any cost! The fact of the matter is that, as adults, we only get one set of teeth,...
The fear of the dentist is something that’s been depicted in film and television shows for many years. However, dental anxiety is not only portrayed for laughs and giggles, it’s a real fear. Approximately 8% of Americans avoid the dentist because...
Your calendar alarm dings. A message pops up: Dentist at 2.30 PM, Tuesday. You’re gripped with terror at the thought of seeing your dentist. Six months have flown by! If you’re terrified of the ominous dental drilling sound, you’re not alone....