Oh man, I use to hate to see the dentist. The first time I ever went to one was when I was tweleve and had to have a root canal. The guy was not exactly delicate. Finally, I broke down and saw one because I was twenty-two and my teeth where rotting out of my mouth, getting perhaps a blood infection (can spell the end), and I felt socially unacceptable for having rotting teeth. Just to give everyone a heads up, the most painful thing a dentist can do is give you a deep root cleaning. I know because I have had one. I use to see an alergist once a week for allergy shots. If I had a fear of needles, I don't anymore But, if the weather is bad I wouldn't have gone myself. If you are anxious about seeing a doctor or dentist you really need to let them know you are anxious, nervous, stressed out, and/or worried. If they do not understand then you need to see someone else.