I went to the dentist today because I’ve been having jaw pain. It’s most likely TMJ from clenching my jaw and grinding my teeth. Yay. Just add it to the list of crap in my life.
The reason for the title is that I’m a huge wuss. I hate going to the dentist. I’m down right phobic, actually. I ended up getting a referral to the local dental school to check out a root canal I had a while back. She also filled a small cavity. I hate the balloon lip feeling I get from the Novocaine. I’ll eat some mac and cheese for dinner because mac and cheese always makes me feel better.
So, next week I go in for a cleaning. In theory, that is. I haven’t decided if I’m going to keep the appointment. Phobias are irrational things. And even through I know it’s only a cleaning, that doesn’t always help. Maybe I’ll talk to Dr. D about it tomorrow. Sigh.
From Darkness to Light 
You’ve been doing good “stepping” lately; just another step. You’re heading in a good direction.
Can they put you to sleep when getting your teeth cleaned? That would be awesome!
That would indeed be awesome. Except my dentist doesn’t do it. I see an extra Klonopin in my future.