You might be feeling worn out from the struggle that starts long before you even reach the dental office. The tears when you mention a checkup. The tummy aches in the car. The tight grip on your hand . . .

You might be feeling a mix of worry and frustration every time you look in the mirror or sit down to eat. Maybe you are hiding your smile in photos. Maybe certain foods feel off limits now. Or perhaps . . .

You might be wondering if your smile is actually healthy, or if you have just been getting lucky so far. Maybe your teeth look “fine” in the mirror, but you still worry about bad breath, bleeding . . .

You might be surprised that something as ordinary as your teeth can affect almost every part of your day. Maybe you have trained yourself to smile without showing them, or you avoid photos, or you . . .

You might be feeling a little embarrassed about how anxious you get around the dentist. Your heart races when you smell the office, your jaw tightens when you hear the instruments, and you start . . .