Fear of Dentists

Dental Fear – Why are Dentists so Feared?

Dental fear, also known as dental phobia, or dental anxiety, is the fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care. It is estimated that as many as 75% of adults experience some degree of dental fear, ranging from mild to severe. What causes Dental Fear? The most common cause for people to [...]

Dr. Agatha Bis2018-10-10T13:15:43-04:00February 26th, 2018|Oral Health|

The Surprising Ways To Help Your Child With Dental Anxiety

Start At A Young Age Kids should visit the dentist once they have all of their baby teeth. An initial visit or a “chair ride” is typically the child’s first appointment. This appointment is made to introduce the dental atmosphere. A “tell-show-do” approach is used with children to help answer questions and reassure [...]

Dr. Agatha Bis2018-10-10T14:23:49-04:00July 27th, 2015|Kids and Teens|