Fear the Dentist? Here’s How Sleep Dentistry Is Helping Australians Reclaim Their Smile Nearly 1 in 6 Australians avoid or delay dental care because of fear, anxiety, or past trauma, according to the Australian Dental Association. And that fear isn’t “in your head.” Studies show the sound of drills, the smell of clinics, and the loss of control can activate the same part of the brain that responds to danger. The result? You skip check-ups… pain builds up… and one small problem becomes an expensi