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How a debilitating fear of dentists led to years of ear pain

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Ms Katherinne Kuan had a bad childhood experience, which led to a lingering fear of dentists.

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SINGAPORE – Many people dislike going to the dentist, but for some, it can be a debilitating anxiety or phobia. 

When Ms Katherinne Kuan was about 11 years old, her mother took her to the dentist to fix her lower jaw, which protruded outwards. 

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