Dental Anxiety Research Paper

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Do you have dental anxiety or fear?

Does the thought of being in the dental chair make you nervous?
Have you put off your cosmetic dental care for years because of these worries?
Would you benefit from having all of your cosmetic dental needs met, yet remembering very little about your visit?
You are not alone. In fact, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, approximately 40 million Americans avoid the dentist because of fear and anxiety.

North Brunswick, Central NJ, cosmetic dentist Dr. Irina Trakhtman is here to help you overcome your dental anxiety,allowing you to regain confidence about visiting the cosmetic dentist. In our personalized approach, we offer several ways to help you have a calm, comfortable experience in the dental

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