
Mariam Olayode discusses the fear many Nigerians have about visiting the dentist, illustrated by a girl's experience of enduring tooth pain for weeks before finally being persuaded to seek treatment. Despite taking painkillers, her condition worsened, highlighting the reluctance some individuals feel towards dental care.
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