Drills, Needles, and Pain, Oh My! Coping with Dental Anxiety

Dental Anxiety, Chicago Health Magazine Online

For many people, going to the dentist is an unpleasant but manageable experience. For others, just the thought of going to the dentist causes severe anxiety, leading them to delay or avoid dental treatment. Unfortunately, this behavior can spiral into a vicious cycle of dental pain, health problems, worse anxiety, and more complex and costly […]

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

child's first dental visit, Chicago Health Magazine Online

Your Child Should Visit the Dentist by Age 1 or Within Six Months After the First Appearance of a Tooth At what age should a child visit a dentist for the first time? It is generally recommended that an infant have a first dental visit by the age of 1 or within six months after […]