Dental anxiety is more common than you may think. In fact, about 36% of Americans have some level of stress associated with the dentist. Whether your fear of the dental office is due to a negative past experience, fear of needles, or reading an online horror story, you have nothing to worry about. Just because Halloween is approaching doesn’t mean that you need to be fearful of your upcoming visit. There are steps you can take to reduce your anxiety while you’re at the dental office so you can get the essential care you need to keep your smile healthy!