Your friend goes to a dentist for regular check-ups, and has been encouraging you to do so, as well. Unfortunately, you fear getting into that oppressive-looking dental chair. You remember a traumatic experience 10 years ago, when a dentist extracted your tooth without administering anesthesia. Since then, you see every dental tool as a source…

The importance of regular eye tests cannot be understated. Even if you don’t wear contact lenses or glasses, an eye test can catch a whole range of conditions early before there is significant damage to your vision. For those who do wear glasses or contacts, an eye test makes sure the prescription is up to…

When you were a kid, you used to fear those men in white living in that white building: the doctors. You fear them just as you fear the monsters that you see in movies. This is probably because you are afraid that they might hurt you with all their tools and gadgets made of steel…

People go to the dentist for a specific reason. Most people only visit a dental practitioner when they have serious trouble with their teeth. Some people make an appointment for aesthetic purposes. After such appointments, they don’t go back to have a routine check-up. Still, others go because they are offered a free check-up. But…

With most families having a difficult time financially these days and needing to find ways to cut costs many are electing to forgo regular dental check ups. While these families may practice good oral hygiene at home this is simply not enough, those regular dental check ups are essential to keeping your teeth and gums…