Going to the dentist isn’t many people’s idea of fun. Perhaps because of a bad childhood experience when visiting the dentist, or simply because many of us dread the notion of pain, we put off our annual checkups because of the fear that takes hold over us. And besides, provided we brush our teeth regularly, there’s no reason to go anyway, is there? Well, you know, and we know, that it is important to visit the dentist regularly, as other than problems going on within your mouth, your dentist can…