Before revision: An estimated nine percent to fifteen percent of the American population—about 30 million to 40 million people—avoid essential dental care because of fearor anxiety.WPTV, May 14 , 2008, Dental SpasWFTV, June 17, 2008, Patients Relaxing in Dental Spas is estimated to affect approximately 36%DIF > of the population, with a further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear.Medical Principles and Practice Volume 23, Issue 4, July 2014, Why Are People Afraid of the Dentist?
After revision: Dental anxiety, or dental fear , is estimated to affect approximately 36%DIF > of the population, with a further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear.Medical Principles and Practice Volume 23, Issue 4, July 2014, Why Are People Afraid of the Dentist?