How Movies and TV Taught Us to Fear the Dentist

If you’ve ever watched a movie featuring a dentist, there’s a decent chance the character wasn’t exactly warm and welcoming. From sadistic villains to awkward, eccentric professionals, Hollywood has given dentistry some questionable publicity over the years. While these portrayals might make for entertaining movies and television, they can also reinforce negative stereotypes about dental care. So, if you’re a little nervous about sitting in the dentist’s chair, pop culture might have something to do with it!