About Today: Why Are You Afraid of the Dentist? 1/5/11

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