I did it! I conquered my fears.

[DawnM]

You guys are going to think I am the biggest wimp on the planet, but I went to the dentist and got some work done.   I have never had a cavity in my life and now I had 3.   And I have a capped tooth that I have wanted redone for 10 years and finally did that too.

It was terrifying.   Not gonna lie.   But it is done.

[Laura Corin]

Well done!

[Storygirl]

Yay! I get it. I've put off dental and health care for years, since we moved here, and I'm finally tackling issues. I go to the dermatologist today (I admit, I am scared about this), and the dentist next week. When I went to the dentist for the first time in years, six months ago, I found out that I needed a crown. EEK!! But I got through it.

I'm glad you got it done!

[Eos]

You have kids, right?  Not a wimp!

[Zebra]

I don't think you're a wimp at all.

I have so much work I need to get done, insert loooooong story here, and I am terrified.   It always goes badly, and I just hate it.   

So yeah, I get it.   And good for you!

[Kassia]

Yay!  Good for you!  🙂

[Carrie12345]

Not a wimp. I’ve already got anxiety building for my next cleaning. CLEANING!!!

[mommyoffive]

Good job!   I hate going to the dentist, usually get some not good news especially now being older.   I am all worked up now because I have put it off because of Covid.  I at least called yesterday. 

[MercyA]

Good job, Dawn! I only go to the dentist when I need work done, and they've had to completely sedate me for the last several years. Color me impressed. 😉 

[MercyA]

1 hour ago, Zebra said:

I don't think you're a wimp at all.

I have so much work I need to get done, insert loooooong story here, and I am terrified.   It always goes badly, and I just hate it.   

So yeah, I get it.   And good for you!

Can you get sedated? It's WONDERFUL. IV sedation is the best. Oral sedation doesn't work for me. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps a lot.

[MercyA]

1 hour ago, Carrie12345 said:

Not a wimp. I’ve already got anxiety building for my next cleaning. CLEANING!!!

Same. I'm going to ask for nitrous. 

[theelfqueen]

I take halcyon for all dental care - including cleanings.... makes it possible for me

[lmrich]

I so can relate! I did the same thing a few weeks ago and then went to the orthodontist! Being brave feels awesome!! Congratulations!!

[Harriet Vane]

You go, girl!!!🎉

[Amethyst]

Yay! Good for you!!!

(I saw the title and somehow just knew this was going to be dental related. You're not alone!)

[saraha]

5 hours ago, MercyA said:

Good job, Dawn! I only go to the dentist when I need work done, and they've had to completely sedate me for the last several years. Color me impressed. 😉 

I thought I was the only one that had to be sedated for routine things! 

[DawnM]

You all have made me feel so much better.   I was feeling like such a whiney wimp.

 

THANK YOU~

[Tap]

3 hours ago, DawnM said:

You all have made me feel so much better.   I was feeling like such a whiney wimp.

 

THANK YOU~

What I see.....is that you conquered a fear! It doesn't matter what it was....you embraced it, confronted it, and overcame it! Not saying it is gone, but on this day, you didn't let this fear stop you from something you wanted to do! That is an amazing thing to do!!! I hope this experience helps you continue to move forward in this area of your life. Awesome Job!!!

[TheReader]

That is no small thing!!! Way to go, Dawn!