Why So Many People Dread the Dentist (and How Washington Makes It Worse) Let’s be honest just hearing the word dentist is enough to make some folks flinch. Maybe it’s the sterile smell, the high-pitched whirr of the drill, or that awkward feeling of lying flat while someone pokes around your mouth. You’re not alone if you’ve ever clenched your fists during a cleaning or postponed an appointment until the pain just wouldn’t go away. Now imagine layering that anxiety with big-city energy. Washington especially hubs like Seattle can feel…

