I had very poor dental care as a child; went to a dentist who was like a horse doctor, who frightened me no end, and it was painful. I mentioned this to my sister recently, and she concurred, going up the stairs to that dentist felt like a death sentence. We only went when a tooth had to be pulled.

My current dentist tells me how bad my teeth and gums are doing. I leave feeling bad.

I apologize going on about my own dental stuff. I empathize with you.