The Move Toward Fear-Free, No-Drill Care
For generations, a child’s first trip to the dentist was a rite of passage filled with anxiety. The smell of the hospital, the high-pitched whine of the drill, and the sight of a needle were enough to create a lifelong fear of the chair. But pediatric dentistry is undergoing a massive shift. The goal is no longer just to "fix" a problem. Now the emphasis is on managing the child's experience. Today, the trend is "No-Drill" care. It is a collection of treatments that stop decay without...
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