As we continue with our eight-part series on overcoming dental fears, we now take a look at germ-phobia. Are you afraid of getting an infection from the equipment and tools used at your local professional’s office? If so, then your dentist in North Valleys weighs in to reassure you of your safety at preventive care visits by explaining the processes taken to keep the entire environment clean. Additionally, you’ll learn what questions you can ask to make sure that everything used for treatment is conducive to your oral and overall health.