Does going to the dentist make you anxious? You’re not alone. 1 in 5 women suffer extreme fear of dentists:
Patients were asked to rate the level of anxiety they would feel for various dental situations, including the need to go for dental treatment, sitting in the waiting room and waiting to have a filling. 30% of all adults were extremely anxious about having a tooth drilled and 28% were extremely anxious about having an injection. The survey finds younger adults are more likely to be afraid of the dentist than older ones – 15% of 16 to 24 year olds compared with 9% of over 85s.