As many as 20% of people refuse to go to the dentist due to anxiety, whether it stems from embarrassment about the physical state of their mouth or fear of pain or the cost of procedures. Yet skipping regular routine care because you’re scared could leave you worse off, no … [Read more...]
How to Recognize Fear of Dentistry in a Loved One
If a loved one is skipping routine checkups from the dentist or living with a painful oral health problem, it may be a sign that they have dental anxiety. It’s important to support them and encourage them to go to the dentist, however, recognizing and identifying their fear is … [Read more...]
Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help
Pain is a major reason why adults avoid the dentist. In fact, 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. However, many don’t realize that, like other industries, dentistry has evolved with the patient in mind. Today, many … [Read more...]
An Apple a Day Keeps Plaque Away | Myth or Miracle
You’ve heard the age-old proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But does it translate to dentistry? And really, do apples clean teeth? … [Read more...]
Silly Farm Animal Smiles to Make Your Day
We’ll admit it… we love silly animal faces, a lot. They make our hearts happy and our smiles wide. They’re great for improving mood! From scrolling Instagram to searching the web, there are many cute farm animals out there. We wanted to share their adorable faces with you. … [Read more...]
