shamrockerin
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My dental appt today was one of the best ones yet.
I was a tiny bit nervous- probably only the same amount that most people are beforehand. But I didn't panic or have a racing pulse, and I didn't even have any bad dreams leading up to it! I like my usual hygienist, but it was actually the Dr. who did my cleaning today, and I was able to make nice conversation with him the whole time.
I used to need to listen to music during cleanings, but I haven't needed that in a couple years.
For a long time I couldn't even look at dentists, and I would often shut down (in order to avoid crying) if they tried to talk to me. But today we chatted about Father's Day (it was his first one), and craft brew places, and my grad school course. . .it was actually pleasant!
I'm glad I found a dentist who was willing to work with me, even when I was a nervous wreck at first.
I was a tiny bit nervous- probably only the same amount that most people are beforehand. But I didn't panic or have a racing pulse, and I didn't even have any bad dreams leading up to it! I like my usual hygienist, but it was actually the Dr. who did my cleaning today, and I was able to make nice conversation with him the whole time.
I used to need to listen to music during cleanings, but I haven't needed that in a couple years.
For a long time I couldn't even look at dentists, and I would often shut down (in order to avoid crying) if they tried to talk to me. But today we chatted about Father's Day (it was his first one), and craft brew places, and my grad school course. . .it was actually pleasant!
I'm glad I found a dentist who was willing to work with me, even when I was a nervous wreck at first.
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