Sentence Choice

Hi everyone,

I kindly want to know which one of these sentences sounds better:

1. Kids shouldn't be afraid of a dentist.

2. Kids shouldn't dread seeing a dentist.

Here's the thing. I often find myself at a crossroads when it comes to expressing myself in the best way possible. Within, it's always a back and forth argument of better word choices. It's now reached a point where I scrutinize each word. This isn't just time-consuming, but also mentally draining. I'd appreciate any help.