Several factors, including affordability, accessibility, and dental anxiety, may lead patients to avoid seeking dental care, suggesting the need for psychological management and improved communication ...

Many people assume that routine cleanings or necessary ... Fear of the Dentist Dental anxiety is incredibly common—whether it’s from a bad experience, fear of pain, or simply feeling out ...

Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral ...

The study spoke to the mixed emotions Americans experience when it comes to dental visits, including fear, anxiety and discomfort ... And yet, 48% of people said they believed their dentists ...