August 10, 2026
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help Patients Who Fear the Dentist
Originally posted March 16, 2023
Many patients avoid seeing the dentist twice yearly for check-ups and cleanings because they fear the dentist. In fact, around 36 percent of people fear the dentist, 12 percent have extreme fear, and three percent completely avoid going to the dentist altogether.
For some, going to the dentist recalls an unpleasant childhood experience. Others are …