I used to work in a dental office. We used to give our patients something if they were stressed out about being in the office. I held many of hands and helped many get through their visit to the dentist. If you think your dentist can't handle your anxiety, I might consider finding a new dentist if it were me. Now days the ones I have been to have been very pain less and understanding. I am a big baby when it comes my turn to sit in the chair!