Oral （口腔的） health is widely considered as one of the most important aspects of our overall health.However，the fear of the dentist is very common.
    A fear of the dentist is usually caused by negative past experiences.Perhaps you experienced pain，discomfort，or a general lack of empathy （共鳴） at a dentist office，and this has made you unwilling to see another dentist in the future.Some people are also afraid of the noises of the tools dentists use for teeth cleaning and exams，so thinking about these could bring about some fears，too.You may have been afraid of the dentist as a child，and these feelings suck with you as you grew up.About 2.7 percent of men and 4.6 percent of women have dentophobia （牙醫(yī)恐懼癥）.
    Aside from fears tied to past experiences，it's also possible to experience fear of a dentist because of worries you might have about your oral health.Perhaps you have a toothache or bleeding gums，or maybe you just haven't been to the dentist in several months or years and are afraid of receiving bad news.
    Fears over seeing the dentist are best solved by going to the dentist instead of avoiding it.
    Whether you're ready to face your fear completely or you're getting ready to see the dentist gradually，the following tips can help you stay calm during your appointment：
    ●See the dentist at a less busy time of day，such as the morning hours.There will be fewer people，but also fewer tools making noises that could cause your anxiety.Also，the later you see your dentist，the longer your anxiety will last.
    ●Bring noise -canceling headphones or ear buds with music to help you relax.
    ●Ask a friend or a loved one to be with you during your appointment.
    ●Practice deep breathing to calm your nerves.

（1）What noises make people afraid while seeing a dentist？

The noises of the tools dentists use for teeth cleaning and exams.

The noises of the tools dentists use for teeth cleaning and exams.

（2）What causes people's fear of the dentist besides negative past experiences？

Worries you might have about your oral health.

Worries you might have about your oral health.

（3）How can people deal with fears over seeing the dentist？

By going to the dentist instead of avoiding it.

By going to the dentist instead of avoiding it.

（4）Why are we advised to bring ear buds with music？

Because it can help us relax.

Because it can help us relax.

（5）What will you do to calm yourself if you go to see a dentist？

I will ask a friend or a loved one to be with me.

I will ask a friend or a loved one to be with me.