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How to Help Your Children Feel Less Nervous at the Dentist

Feeling a little nervous before a dentist appointment is common. Many adults have mild to severe dental anxieties and fears, as do children. Ideally, though, kids should be able to grow up with a healthy understanding of why dental hygiene is important and without debilitating fears of the dentist or dental procedures. To help your […]

8 Tips for a Healthier Mouth in the New Year

It doesn’t matter if you’re the type to make resolutions in the new year or if you’d rather not bother. Everyone has things they’d like to improve about themselves. If you want a healthier mouth and brighter smile in the coming year or anytime, you have more control over your dental health than you realize. […]

8 Celebrities Who are Afraid of the Dentist

When you’re afraid to do something, like go to the dentist or get your teeth pulled, it’s easy to think you’re the only one. A lot of patients think it’s “Just me” when in reality, plenty of people get nervous at the dentist and some have true phobias. Even celebrities, whose careers are often dependent […]

Which Dental Sedation Option is Right for You?

Not all fears of the dentist are created equal. Needles might not bother you, but the dentist’s drill could give you nightmares. Sitting in the chair for a cleaning may be easy but feeling out of control during the procedure makes you tense. Everyone who’s afraid to go to dentists has their own triggers. That also […]

12 Ways to Get Over Your Fear of the Dentist

You know you need to see your local dentist, but you’re afraid – terrified. But you hate being afraid and nervous. You want to be able to go to the dentist like everyone else. Not going isn’t good for your health, but making the appointment can make you break out into a sweat. Depending on […]

12 Reasons Why Your Smile is Important

Anyone with a smile they don’t like has certain tricks they use to hide. Your lips never part so all your smiles are closed and tight-lipped. When you can’t help but smile or laugh, you cover your mouth with your hand. Most of the time you walk around with a serious expression on your face, […]

How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Afraid of the Dentist

Most people with dental anxieties and fears got them as children. From unexpected pain to an insensitive dentist, fears can be created by almost anything and anyone. As parents, what we all want most is to raise happy, healthy children. Part of that means making sure they get good dental care from a young age […]

How to Talk to Your Dentist About Your Fears

You’ve finally done it. You made an appointment for the dentist for the time in years or the first time ever. Just because you’ve set the date doesn’t mean your fears about the dentist have magically gone away. They’re still there, eating away at you and keeping you up at night. The closer you get […]

7 Uncommon Dental Fears

Being afraid of going to the dentist is more common than you might realize. But what if you’re afraid of something that doesn’t get talked about much? You could easily believe you’re the only one who feels this way, which makes it more difficult to go to the dentist or talk about your fears. Fears […]

Dental Anxiety Scale and Guide to Overcoming Dental Fears

Dental anxiety is a prevalent concern that can significantly impact an individual’s oral health and overall well-being. This comprehensive guide delves into the nuances of dental anxiety, offering insights into its causes, effects, and strategies for overcoming it, ensuring that fear doesn’t stand in the way of necessary dental care. Understanding Dental Anxiety For many, […]