Every 6 months the “Time for Your Checkup!” postcard inevitably hits your mailbox. But why visit the dentist twice a year? Or at all? The biannual dental visit recommendation was designed with the “average person” in mind. Since its conception in the 18th century, dental … [Read more...]
Coping with Dental Anxiety
Curled toes, tense shoulders, eyes wide, hands gripped firmly on the arm rests – does that sound like you when you’re at the dentist? If so, you’re not alone – more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxiety about dental appointments. We know most dentist visits don’t exactly … [Read more...]