Many people suffer from dental anxiety, which is to say, they experience fear and stress about visiting the dentist. In West ...

Which do you fear most: public speaking or a dental appointment? It's a tough choice to swallow, isn't it? I’ve done both more times than I can count and I still get anxiety beforehand. The worst part ...

Don’t skip appointments and risk your oral health. Try these strategies to manage dental anxiety instead. By Christina Caron For Hope Alcocer, the diagnosis was grim: 11 cavities. Inflamed gums. A ...

Going to the dentist is about as much fun as plucking out your eyelashes one by one. Still, if you want to have good oral health, it’s crucial that you get cleanings regularly—even if you fear the ...

Scared of the dentist? You're not alone. Hoda's freaked out by the drill, too.So Thursday morning, to explore her "dentaphobia," the ladies Skyped in an actual dentist to allay her fears. Hoda has an ...

Nobody likes going to the dentist. Well, okay, that’s not true. At least one person who shall remain nameless (Lifehacker Managing Editor Virginia Smith) says she relishes the experience. “I find the ...

Do you dread dentists' appointments? If so, you're not alone--5 to 8% of Americans avoid the dentist at all costs due to fear, and another 20% go in for a visit only when absolutely necessary. But ...

Q. I'm a rational person, but I have a deep fear of the dentist that I just can't overcome. Any suggestions? A. I don't know too many people who enjoy a trip to the dentist. But the health of our ...

You were probably terrified of going to the dentist as a kid, but with consistent oral hygiene, regular dental visits and the new technology now available, your kids don’t have to be. Even so, some ...

Are you scared of the dentist? Source: Anna Shvets/Pexels When was the last time you saw your dentist? During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have struggled to maintain existing routines of dental ...