So I finally got a new dentist. I've never been afraid of the dentist, but the last one told me basically my mouth was rotting and my teeth would fall out 'tomorrow'. I keep my teeth in excellent condition, they're naturally straight, I brush regularly, never had a cavity....until now! So, I'm panicking. Like July 28, is written on my mental calendar as the end of the world day. My dentist gave me two options because I told her about my needle phobia
1) It's a small cavity so she could do it without freezing.
2) Laughing gas then freezing

So I liked option 1, until I was reminded of the drill. A drill is essentially a noisy, electric needle isn't it? I don't know if I'm phobic of it, I don't really see how it's any different from a needle.

So option 2, which my bf had me repeat 12 times because he thought I had it in reverse order. Apparently dentist has balls to plan to do freezing after the laughing gas because she'll have to pry my mouth open. "Um...dude (bf) how would that be different sans laughing gas in my case?" (he's been witness to needle events).

At this point I don't know how she's going to do it with me conscious at all. Like, I kicked the needle out of my dr's hand when I was 5. I'll probably try to bite the needle off. I grind my teeth; my jaw has muscles for this. Is there some sort of form I can sign saying I give her permission to knock me out via a baseball bat? To me that sounds like a much easier option.

My dr just upped my medication and other than this (which isn't a small issue), my anxiety is way down.