Is Dental Phobia in Your Genes?

No, but it may be contagious! If you’re scared of visiting the dentist, think about where that fear started. If you’re like many of the millions of US adults who claim dental phobia or anxiety makes visiting the dentist a stressful experience, you will likely point to a bad experience as a child. Many people who have dental phobias also have parents who feared the dentist, but what these dental phobic patients don’t always think of is how their own fears are impacting their kids. Keep reading to find out how to start your child off on the road to a lifetime of healthy smiles free from dental phobias and anxieties. A good family and children’s dentistry office will offer a safe and comfortable environment where kids will feel right at home.
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