However, an estimated one in five Britons suffers from dental phobia, a fear of dentists which means some would rather endure pain and suffering than face the prospect of having their teeth drilled.

然而，据估计英国人当中每5名就有一位患牙医恐惧症，这也就意味着某些人宁可忍受病痛的折磨，也不愿让医生在自己的牙齿上动刀动钻，敲敲打打。

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