For many people in South Florida, the thought of a dental chair can bring about a sense of unease. If you find yourself feeling a knot in your stomach at the mere mention of a "checkup," you are not alone. Dental anxiety is a very real experience, but often, the ways we try to cope with it can actually make the experience more difficult in the long run. At Hope Dental Group, led by Dr. Jacqueline A. Nelson-Mangatal, we specialize in helping patients who feel intimidated or an