I love the suspense in your post, JQ. I don't mind going to the dentist. I feel much more nervous before speaking in public, and every time I ask myself why on earth I agreed to do it. It's strange I get nervous about that, because what's the worse that could happen? There is no physical pain involved! Congratulations on facing your dental demon. I hope the cleaning went well!
I feel much the same way you do, but my dentist knows that. I decided honesty was the best policy and they assign a gentle hygienist to me and check in with me. I have also (finally) realized that if I brush and floss well twice (or three times) a day, they don't have to do as deep of cleaning and so it doesn't hurt as much and goes faster, which is a huge win since I don't want to sit in that chair anyway.
I love the suspense in your post, JQ. I don't mind going to the dentist. I feel much more nervous before speaking in public, and every time I ask myself why on earth I agreed to do it. It's strange I get nervous about that, because what's the worse that could happen? There is no physical pain involved! Congratulations on facing your dental demon. I hope the cleaning went well!
Yes, I survived! Not pleasant and glad it's over!! Thank you for stopping in.
I feel much the same way you do, but my dentist knows that. I decided honesty was the best policy and they assign a gentle hygienist to me and check in with me. I have also (finally) realized that if I brush and floss well twice (or three times) a day, they don't have to do as deep of cleaning and so it doesn't hurt as much and goes faster, which is a huge win since I don't want to sit in that chair anyway.
Hey, good advice. They used numbing gel for my sensitive teeth. That may help too. Thank you for stopping by.