Many people in the US let their dental fears prevent them from receiving their needed dental care.  People with dental fears will tend to put of seeing the dentist until there is major dental issues that they can not put off any longer.   Yet there are ways to address your dental fears with your dentist so that going to the dentist does not have to be so scary.

One way is when seeing a dentist make sure they are fully informed of your dental fears and concerns. It is very important for the dentist to know on your first dental appointment that you have fears about dentistry work.  Also it is good to remind the person each time you book an appointment that you have dental fears that need to be address so that the book the appointment with the necessary added time.

Talk to your dentist make sure you know what they are doing and that you do not have any questions.  Full understanding of what the dentist is doing will help to relive fears of the unknown.

You may want to listen to your favorite music to help block out the added dental noise that around you there by helping you to relax.  However work out an hand signal with your dentist so that when fears start to creep up you can signal your dentist to stop and let you take a brake if needed.

Most dentist are willing to take the time to help you though your fears so that you have maintain teeth and gum health. In some cases they may book your appointment during the slower part of the day in order to give you the needed time necessary. By letting your dentist know about your fears, worries and or concerns they can address each of them as they provide the dental services you need.  There by making your dental visit a pleasant one.   Over time you may notice  you have less and less fear about seeing a dentist since your fears where address in a positive way.