Eight Year Gap From The Dentist

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I am sure I am not alone in being fearful of the dentist. It's bad enough having to go, even harder to find a dentist who is patient, kind and one that you feel comfortable with. The worst bit I hate is the dreaded drill, you'd think they'd come up with something better with all this modern technology, but no. Anyway it's been 8 years since I last went to the dentist, the last time I went it wasn't a pleasant experience, but a few weeks ago I broke a piece of my tooth and it exposed a nerve and I just couldn't put it off any longer. Grudgingly I made an appointment, when I was seen for a consultation I was told I needed two fillings, and had to wait 9 days for the next appointment to get them done... Not sure if the waiting is worse than the actual procedure. Sure enough I got the dreaded drill, the two injections I cope with but that damn drill. Plus now you have to wear sunglasses while they work on your teeth, health and safety apparently. When finished the receptionist asked me if I wanted to book an appointment for February 2017. I said no, I don't look that far ahead. As if time doesn't go fast enough. Besides I was in no hurry to go back unless it was an emergency. Maybe like in another 8 years time I'll venture back. Is it too much to ask for a miracle that they do away with that dreaded drill?