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A child who cries through every cleaning, freezes at the sight of the dental chair, or refuses to open their mouth is not being difficult, they are anxious, and that anxiety is real. Dental fear affects a significant portion of children, and when left unaddressed, it can lead to missed appointments and preventable oral health problems down the road.

Most people leave a dental appointment focused on their teeth, but one of the most important things we check has nothing to do with cavities or plaque. Oral cancer is among the most serious conditions a dental provider can detect, and it is most treatable when caught before visible symptoms ever appear.