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First appointments are nothing...they'll have a look, maybe do xrays..and talk. The anticipation is always worse than the actual appointment. 
Hi Commoner,
I just want to let you know that I just went through the very same thing you are (my first appointment was this morning). I made it through the appointment (not without shaking and a bit of crying) and feel so relieved to have the first one behind me. Everyone was very compassionate and caring, and most importantly (for me) they weren't judgmental.
You can do it!
-nellie
My fears of dentists and dental procedures are many, but my biggest fear of my first appointment was that they wouldn't be as compassionate as I need in order to get through this.
I went in, fully prepared to walk out at the first red flag. That would have been very hard (for anyone, I'm sure) - to have to walk out and start the research all over. On one hand I think I got lucky, but I also think that many dentists are more caring and compassionate these days than the ones I had the displeasure of being treated by as a child.
I'm sure your appointment will go by very quickly tomorrow. Please post an update when you can
Which dentist are you going to Commoner?
Dave.
