Do Dental Fears Come from the Media?

Regular dental care is equally important as brushing and flossing to avoid preventable oral health problems, like cavities and gum disease. The American Dental Association recommends a cleaning and checkup twice a year, but 35% of adults don’t see a dentist regularly. People delay seeing a dentist for many reasons, but dental fear is a common culprit. 15% of people around the world suffer from dental anxiety. Fear of pain and negative experiences in the past can lead to dental phobias, but the media also fuels anxieties, and here’s how.

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