While some patients might enjoy going to the dentist, unfortunately, that’s not the case for most people. Dental phobia is very common and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Dentophobia, or the fear of the dentist, is a common phobia among people of all ages. It’s sometimes related to iatrophobia, or a fear of doctors, as […]
Overcoming Dental Phobia With Dogs
Dental Phobia Dental phobia is defined as the fear of the dentist and/or receiving dental care. If this is you, don’t feel bad–you’re not alone! It’s estimated that as many as 75% of adults in the United States experience some degree of dental fear. About 5 to 10 percent of those are so fearful that they […]