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Re: "I hate dentists"
I think this thread is so amusing Michelle, no you are not the only one - I used to 'lurve' *
my dentist when I was 14! (Admittedly a long time ago!) *Funny thing is, the nicer/the more painless they are, the more fanciable they seem, regardless of true level of physical beauty.
I actually think it's probably quite a good distraction technique and is just as 'safe' as having a crush on a pop or movie star. Obviously as a heterosexual only works for me with male dentists though and they have to be likeable or there's no chance of it working - stress of the situation gets in the way too much. *For years I'd feel nervous in the waiting room but as soon as I went in - provided I was greeted well - the nerves would just instantly fall away regardless of what I was having done.
My Dad used to hate going to the dentist until he got a female one - so you're not telling me sexual attraction doesn't factor in there somewhere on occasions.
Feel sure dentists must be aware of this???? but obviously yes you'd die of embarassment if you felt they knew for sure. *
Doing your best *to fancy your dentist (as a distraction technique) is much more fun than worrying about where to put your handbag but I can relate to that too. Obviously it wouldn't work for those at the beginning of overcoming dental phobia - and I'll understand if you think I'm mad/warped.
I think this thread is so amusing Michelle, no you are not the only one - I used to 'lurve' *

I actually think it's probably quite a good distraction technique and is just as 'safe' as having a crush on a pop or movie star. Obviously as a heterosexual only works for me with male dentists though and they have to be likeable or there's no chance of it working - stress of the situation gets in the way too much. *For years I'd feel nervous in the waiting room but as soon as I went in - provided I was greeted well - the nerves would just instantly fall away regardless of what I was having done.
My Dad used to hate going to the dentist until he got a female one - so you're not telling me sexual attraction doesn't factor in there somewhere on occasions.
Feel sure dentists must be aware of this???? but obviously yes you'd die of embarassment if you felt they knew for sure. *
Doing your best *to fancy your dentist (as a distraction technique) is much more fun than worrying about where to put your handbag but I can relate to that too. Obviously it wouldn't work for those at the beginning of overcoming dental phobia - and I'll understand if you think I'm mad/warped.
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