The dentist ALWAYS makes me anxious. I really hate it. I'm not sure why it does, I guess it's the whole idea that someone has their hands (albeit gloved) in my mouth. I don't even like being touched on the arm by people who aren't close to me, so I guess it feels too close. There's fear of the pain, as well, but it usually doesn't hurt much, so I know that's not all of it.

I'm always glad I went, once I'm out of there, though. I think my teeth are worth the stress and bit of pain (and apparently you do, too!) I usually do something nice for myself afterward, like buy myself a small present (sometimes food, if I can eat! haha! or maybe some bubble bath/nice smelling soap for later.) If I have that to look forward to during the appointment, I can think about that instead of what's actually going on.

I definitely relate with your dislike of the dentist, though. Yuck.