So... I'm back.

Ever since I first began posting here, everything's been fairly smooth with the occasional bump in the road. No problems, in terms of anxiety and dental health.

However, every time I have to go to the dentist, I feel terrified and nearly end up sick. I always think they'll find something wrong with my teeth, although the x-rays would say otherwise.

My dentist is excellent - my new one. He explains everything and makes me feel at ease. However, my fear is that he'll make the same mistake as my last dentist - finding something that he originally dismissed (which is why I have a deep filling and wisdom teeth removed).

I try to refrain from looking up what I think is wrong on the computer, but I've sadly ended up going back into the routine again. Thankfully, it hasn't caused much of a spike in my anxiety.

I've tried explaining this fear to my (now former) therapist, but, she said since I can still force myself to go, that it isn't technically a fear.

My other worry is that my anxiety will spike when I go away to college.

Any advice?