I think I scared the hygienist. She hadn't met me before, so she didn't know... But she was chatty and friendly, and relatively gentle. And she didn't scold me or tell at me even one time.
And I found out good news (as much news that can be good at a dentists office). I have no new issues. I still have a few teeth that are calling for attention. A tooth that has had a root canal, but still no crown, and a couple teeth that need old fillings replaced. And that is great news. I was dreading to hear how much damage I've done in the last 5 years and I'm glad to know its not to bad.
I've made appointments for the work (1st phase, I think the crown will take more than one visit) and I've made the appointment for my next cleaning, 6 months from now.
Now I'm veggin out, wishing the Xanex had worn off already. I feel it way more once the appointment is over than I do sitting in the chair. But I know I'd be a blubbering mess without it.
Last week I made it through kid dentist appointments. I didn't have to leave the building once this time. ( I had to once upon a time when there was a young child screaming. I was getting a panic attack). I'm on a roll.
