About Today: Why Are You Afraid of the Dentist?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor It's dentist time again for me, which means two weeks of frantic flossing and trying to forget about the metric ton of candy canes I consumed in December. Why Are You Afraid of the Dentist? I'm positive that he won't notice a thing, though. It's not as if he busts me about not flossing every time I go. (Hint: It is exactly like that.) How to Find a Dentist That is Right for You How to Choose a Dental Plan See More About:  dental procedures  fears and phobias  fears Why Do You Love Your Dentist? My favorite dentist of all time was definitely my childhood dentist, who had Halloween parties every year and insisted on tooth-shaped furniture in his waiting room. What's not to love? What Is Gingivitis? What Causes Tooth Decay? Is It a Phobia? As a result, I have the opposite of a dental phobia. Oral Hygiene for Children How Nutrition Affects Your Teeth See More About:  medical tests  chronic phobias  specific phobias How to Manage Your Fear of the Dentist This is because since childhood, I have associated going to the dentist with getting stickers. How to Brush Your Teeth How to Floss Correctly See More About:  dental treatments  fears and phobias  dental procedures Today Ads Local Dentist Find Dentist Emergency Dentist Kids Dentist Best Dentist Featured Articles How to Announce Your Engagement Tips for Buying a Humidifier 10 Easy Ways to Eat Smarter How to Start a Business Plan Your First Cruise Follow Us on Twitter   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement