If you happen to fear the dentist, you’re not alone. Surprisingly, as many as 36% of US citizens share this fear of dental treatment. However, your phobia may be exacerbated by the portrayal of dentistry in films and TV, which tends to present it in a negative light. In reality, dentists are not scary, and they strive to make their treatments as comfortable as possible. To demonstrate this, continue reading to learn about how the media contributes to high levels of dental fear.
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