Quieter dental drills may be on the horizon

The high-pitched whine of dentistry tools creates a lot of anxiety, especially for kids. The fear of going to the dentist is called odontophobia. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. If the thought of going to the dentist makes your teeth chatter with fear, you're not alone. At least 15 to 20 percent of adults are believed to have odontophobia--aka dental anxiety--which prevents them from maintaining regular cleanings and dental check-ups .