Cavities Are Scarier Than Ghosts: Busting Dental Anxiety This Halloween

October 9, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — lorettofamily @ 8:09 pm
Patient and dentist dressed for Halloween fighting dental anxiety

For some people, the thought of sitting in a dentist’s office is scarier than any haunted house. Maybe you’ve had a painful experience in the past, or the sound of dental tools makes you want to head for the hills. If that sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone. Dental anxiety affects nearly 40% of adults in the US. But this Halloween, it’s time to lay your fears to rest. Here’s how to turn your dental chair nightmares into pleasant oral care experiences.

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