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Dental anxiety is a fairly common affliction with more than one-third of people in the United States suffering from anxiety and fear related to dental care and about 12% having a phobia that causes extreme fear. Unfortunately, the negative emotions often triggered by dental appointments can prevent many people from getting the necessary dental care. This means that oral health problems often go undetected until they have become more severe and require more complex, invasive, and lengthy treatment.

Those who suffer from cold sores know how painful, uncomfortable, and disruptive they can be to your life. So, when you feel that tell-tale tingling that signifies the development of a new blister, you need to take action quickly to address the outbreak, minimize your pain, and heal your cold sore fast.

The virus that causes cold sores is extremely common; it's estimated that between 50% and 80% of adults in the United States have it. While not everyone with the virus develops cold sores, cold sores are still a common ailment, and the blisters are a source of pain, discomfort, and stress for many.

Whether you've suffered an injury, endured a debilitating disease, or have let your routine dental care lapse for too long, significant oral health problems and dental damage can alter your life. These kinds of complex oral health issues can lower your quality of life by: