If the mere thought of sitting in a dental chair makes your palms sweat, your heart race, or your stomach churn, you’re in very good company. Dental anxiety isn’t just “being nervous” — it’s a widespread issue that affects millions of Americans every year, often preventing them from getting the care they desperately need. Recent research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) reveals that 72.6% of U.S. adults experience some level of dental fea