Ugh it's time! I am embarrassed to be posting this at all. 10 years ago I had a very traumatic experience with a dental procedure. I have been unable to go to the dentist since. I have tried several times. I literally panic. I have gotten up and walked out in the middle of a cleaning. I know I need to take care of my teeth. I am in tears at even thinking of going to the dentist for a cleaning. I need an extremely patient dentist who isn't going to make me feel like a moron. Being told to relax and and just deal with it is not going to help me.