For most people, it is recommended that you see a dentist every six months for regular cleanings and checkups. This may seem like an easy task, but the truth is that this is easier said than done for patients with dental anxiety. Dental phobia keeps many people from attending their routine visits. In fact, approximately 36% of the population is affected by dental anxiety while a further 12% are impacted by extreme dental phobia. Thanks to sedation dentistry, more and more people are able to seek dental care despite dental anxiety. Here are some other additional benefits.
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