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Some people have developed what can classified as dentist phobia, they try to avoid visiting dental clinics until the pain is too much to handle which often may mean losing a tooth or getting some type of gum disease. With new technology taking place, most dental procedures aren't painful. However it’s the idea of being examined that can make people feel uneasy or worried.


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By Jamileh Fakhri, Sylva Mezher

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Some people have developed what can classified as dentist phobia, they try to avoid visiting dental clinics until the pain is too much to handle which often may mean losing a tooth or getting some type of gum disease. With new technology taking place, most dental procedures aren't painful. However it’s the idea of being examined that can make people feel uneasy or worried.



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