The Dentist

I have a Dentist appointment for my 6 month cleaning next Tuesday.

But... as luck would have it, the dentists office tracked me down yesterday, on my way to pick up my kids, through my cell phone with exciting news ....

They had a cancellation and could fit me in a week early ... meaning today.

I HATE (HATE HATE HATE) going to the dentist... HATE IT!!!

I can't handle the scraping. And no matter how well I floss and brush... there is going to be scraping.

I clench my fists. Every muscle that I didn't know I had gets tight. I get hot. I can't breath. Did I mention that I hate it??

Oh.... how easy it would be to just NOT go....

But I'll go. It will take less than an hour. I will be slightly dizzy and white as a ghost. I will check out, pay my deductible and make my next 6 month appointment.

And at last... Before I drive away... I will have no choice other than to sit in my parked car for a few minutes awaiting the return of normal blood pressure and color to my face.

I hate it ...