I was at the dentist yesterday, getting a temporary for a new crown. While I was there, the hygenist was apologizing for the fact that I was going to have to get a shot, and have drilling. (well duh) Anyway, I told her that was fine, they don't bother me.
Truly, they don't. I've fallen asleep in the chair before. Going to the dentist for me is no different than sitting on a bus for an hour and a half. You just sit there, they do all the work.
And before you accuse me of having no clue - I've had root canals, braces when I was a kid, fractured teeth, the works. It just doesn't bother me.
Anyway - my dentist told me they've had patients cry on the phone just making appointments. And that got me wondering:
Do you fear the dentist? And if so, why? What exactly is it about a dental visit or procedure that terrifies you? Were you frightened by Marathon Man as a child? Does you dentist have BO? Do you think you're going to choke with all that stuff in your mouth?
Is your Dentist your own personal Little Shop of Horrors?
Truly, they don't. I've fallen asleep in the chair before. Going to the dentist for me is no different than sitting on a bus for an hour and a half. You just sit there, they do all the work.
And before you accuse me of having no clue - I've had root canals, braces when I was a kid, fractured teeth, the works. It just doesn't bother me.
Anyway - my dentist told me they've had patients cry on the phone just making appointments. And that got me wondering:
Do you fear the dentist? And if so, why? What exactly is it about a dental visit or procedure that terrifies you? Were you frightened by Marathon Man as a child? Does you dentist have BO? Do you think you're going to choke with all that stuff in your mouth?
Is your Dentist your own personal Little Shop of Horrors?