susan,

thank u for that link! it is a blessing, and i will pass it onto
anyone who has these fears. i wish i had known it years ago...then i
would have a full mouth of teeth and no fear.

diana

--- In 000-Fear-Of-Dentists@yahoogroups.com, "Susan Thomas"
<mjmom3246@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Natalie,
> This email group is VERY quiet, but here's a great forum for you to
check out:
> http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/forum/
> It's really helped me in getting up the courage to make that first
appointment! Hope to see you there!
> Peace,
> Susan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Natalie
> To: 000-Fear-Of-Dentists@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:33 AM
> Subject: [000-Fear-Of-Dentists] So scared to Call the dentist
>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I have to make a dentist Apt since I haven't been in YEARS and have
> some tooth pain. Probally cavaties or worse. I am SO scared just to
> even have the doctor look at them and poke around. I can't even get
> myself to pick up the phone to call. Is there something they can give
> me so I don't feel ANY pain for my check up? I need to call today,
but
> I am so scared. I wish I could be braver. I wish I could find a
> sedation dentist in my area but its so hard to know who is good in my
> area.
>
> Thanks!
>