4 Tips To Help Manage Your Fear Of The Dentist

When you walk into the office for your semi-annual checkup and cleaning with your dentist, the first thing you notice is the smell of the sterile air and it freaks you out. Ever since you were a child, you’ve had a fear of someone fishing around your mouth with metal tools. If you have dental anxiety, you’re not alone. In fact, it is estimated that about 40 million people in North America experience the same thing. Keeping up with your oral health is a necessity, and you don’t want your fear putting your mouth in jeopardy. Read on for 4 tips to help manage your fear. (more…)