I remember the screeching of the drill, the smell of burnt flesh mixed with the sickening scent of blood, my blood. I remember the sympathetic face of the dental assistant who held the suction ...

so it has to be removed to fix the tooth. The dentist starts drilling into the crown. Crowns are coverings often made of porcelain, resins, or ceramics that are placed over a heavily damaged tooth ...

as many children experience fear or pain from the traditional ‘drill and fill’ approach for cavities.” Related: These Five ...