Jenners,I hope this helps. I was honest with my dentist (he is a sweetheart). I just explained I was so full of dread that I would keep canceling. He knew I meant it so he gives me valium to practically knock me out 30 minutes before I go. All you have to do is get someone to drive you and someone to pick you up. Then I take immodium (2). and then when I get there, he gives me nitrous oxide! I hardly knew I was there. When I had to have a lot of work done two years ago, (One bridge and some crowns), he just scheduled me for long appts so I wouldn't have to come back so often. (Did the same thing each time, valium, immodium (2) and then nitrous oxide as soon as I get there. They never made me wait either. Please find someone who will be sympathetic to you. Don't do like I did and just put it off forever. I always say I'm sorry I'm acting like a baby! But that's just the way it is. They are all so sweet to me! And understanding.