Are we too worried about the dentist?

There’s always been a widespread generic fear of the dentist, across the UK, as well as in many other countries. In some ways it’s similar to common fears that are irrational for many people but the clinical, medical aspect of dentistry is what causes anxiety and fear for patients. Unfortunately, this causes an epidemic of sorts where many avoid the dentist at all costs and in some cases to the detriment of their health. According to the Consumer Oral Health Survey 2019 from Simplyhealth Professionals, it shows 89% of people on dental plans visit the dentist every six months, which is an encouraging sign however, this probably shouldn’t be that…