*Hugs* Elise ;-) I'm not sure if you got my message from the other group
so I'll just forward you my basic message :-) I'm sorry that you are so
frightened! I absolutely hate going to the dentist!! I think I'd rather
get another colonoscopy (scope of the colon/large intestine) rather than
going to the dentist and getting cavities filled or any type of work done
to my teeth :-)

Is anesthesia your main concern? Cause I believe that there are
alternatives to general anesthesia/being put to sleep. Of course When
;-) you talk with the dentist, he or she can talk to you about options.
Some people can get local anesthesia with IV sedation as an alternative
to general anesthesia. I'm not certain that that is a workable option in
your case (and with getting dentures), but it's something to find out
about from the dentist. Have you ever been to this dentist? Perhaps
some of your worry is that he or she is not competent or experienced.
Perhaps you can get a referral from someone, either a friend or from
someone else and check out the dentist's experience and credentials.
Please write back! Take good care, Aimee