*1.3.3. Oral health-related behaviors*

Population studies show that individuals with dental anxiety have difficulties to attend to a dentist [19]. Dental anxiety has also been reported to impact on individuals' daily living including modification of eating habits, such as avoidance of hard to chew and foods that cause sensitivity. Further to this, individuals with dental anxiety are reported to have a high tendency to self-medication so as to avoid visiting a dentist [20].
