Planmeca helps children overcome fear of the dentist at Helsinki Child Fair
The foundations of oral health and health care are already laid in childhood. A dental care routine is developed even before your first day of school, from daily brushing of your teeth to regular visits to the dentist. At the same time, technological advances are revolutionising dentistry, making dental treatment safer, more comfortable and more efficient. Yet in many countries the oral health of children is still on the decline. One reason behind this could be the common fear of dentists and dental treatment. Many adults say they experience at least some degree of anxiety prior to a