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What Causes Dental Phobias?

May 19, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — allhappysmiles @ 2:11 am

Fearful woman with hands near her mouthDid you know routine dental care is equally important as brushing and flossing? The American Dental Association recommends a cleaning and checkup every 6 months to keep your teeth and gums healthy. However, visiting the dentist isn’t easy for everyone. 36% of adults in the U.S. have some fear of dental treatments. 12% of people with dental anxiety have extreme fears. Dental-related anxiety stops 3% of adults from seeing a dentist at all. If your palms sweat or your heart races at just the thought of visiting your dentist, here are the most common causes of dental-related fears and what you can do to overcome them.

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