“I constantly experience anxiety when going to the dentist. I worry that he’ll tell me I have to have more teeth removed—and the antiseptic smell of the office turns my stomach!”—Carrie A. If you ...

When that first tooth emerges, start brushing — and other advice from pediatric dentists. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Pop quiz: At what age should kids first see a dentist? In a nationally representative ...

Do you enjoy going to the dentist? Not many people do. In fact, more than 75% of adults experience some type of dental anxiety about the pain they might face at an appointment. The dentists at NOVA ...

Despite the time-honored wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just ... don’t. According to the CDC, around 35% of Americans have not visited ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Going to the dentist is essential for preventing and detecting cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But few people go ...

Having your teeth poked and prodded with scary-sounding and pointy tools can make even the bravest people squirm in their seats (or in this case, a dentist’s chair). As nerve-racking as dental ...

Donna Hedin was so nervous going to the dentist that she had to have a mouthwash that numbed her gums just to get her teeth cleaned. That changed when the Minneapolis woman started booking her ...

Do you brush your teeth before going to the dentist for a cleaning? Think about that for a minute. Do you wash your car before going to the car wash? I don’t think so. Don’t get me wrong, I always ...

I'd rather put up with toothache than visit the dentist. The American Dental Association says people should discuss levels of sedation with their dentist. Squirming, I stretch out my palm to the ...

It's safe to say that most of us don't jump for joy before going to the dentist. Still, taking care of our oral health is of utmost importance, so we do our best to make the trip worthwhile. There are ...

Many of us understand how important it is to protect our teeth. Knowing how to protect them is one thing, doing something about it is another. A survey by The American Association of Endodontists ...