Sometimes in life, you can’t help but be afraid. Whether it’s sleeping with the lights on because of fear of the dark, staying on dry land over apprehension about sharks in the ocean, or even neglecting to visit the dentist due to dentophobia, your fears can sometimes cause you to change your behaviors in ways that diminish your quality of life.
But if you can understand what’s behind those behaviors, you can sometimes overcome them. If you suffer from dentophobia (the fear of dentists), here are a few reasons why you might be scared, and what you can do about it.
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