Dear Dr. Reitz: The last time a dentist worked on my mouth I felt anxious and claustrophobic, and I haven’t returned since. My wife said my breath smells and recommended I have my teeth cleaned. How ...

Don’t skip appointments and risk your oral health. Try these strategies to manage dental anxiety instead. By Christina Caron For Hope Alcocer, the diagnosis was grim: 11 cavities. Inflamed gums. A ...

Young people who have experienced bullying, divorce, violence or abuse are significantly more likely to be anxious in the dentist’s chair. This angst may cause some people to avoid going to the ...

Fearful dental patients might be getting a little relief soon. A new device, The Dental Button, allows you, the cavity-prone patient, to control the dentist’s drill. The new hand-held device allows ...

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This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Here’s a way to cheer up those of you whose stock portfolio is in the ...

Which do you fear most: public speaking or a dental appointment? It's a tough choice to swallow, isn't it? I’ve done both more times than I can count and I still get anxiety beforehand. The worst part ...