Dental phobia is much more common than you may think. In fact, more than 50% of Americans suffer from some level of dental phobia. For some, dental phobia is so strong that they avoid receiving dental care altogether. This can lead to various oral health issues that progress over time. This begs the question: where does dental phobia come from? Continue reading to learn about some of the most probable causes and what you can do to tack your dental phobia.
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