Which do you fear most: public speaking or a dental appointment? It's a tough choice to swallow, isn't it? I’ve done both more times than I can count and I still get anxiety beforehand. The worst part ...

Young people who have experienced bullying, divorce, violence or abuse are significantly more likely to be anxious in the dentist’s chair. This angst may cause some people to avoid going to the ...

I've always had a complex relationship with the dentist. Following a botched anaesthetic during a childhood filling, I left the dentist's chair rather scarred after feeling the dental drill boring ...