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Overcoming Fear of the Dentist: Causes and Treatments

Overcoming Fear of the Dentist: Causes and Treatments

by utahdentalcent | Mar 27, 2020 | Dental Advice

For many people, the thought of visiting the dentist brings a wave of anxiety. This fear, known as dental anxiety or dental phobia, is more common than you might think. A study suggests that an estimated 36% of the population experiences some level of dental fear,...

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Dental bonding is one of the simplest ways to fix a chipped, gapped, or discolored tooth without committing to something more involved. It uses a tooth-colored resin that gets shaped directly onto the tooth, then hardened and polished to blend in with your natural...

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