Trying to Convince Myself about the Dentist
As my dentist appointment draws closer and closer, I find myself struggling to come up with reasons why I should go. I mean, on a logical and practical level I know why . . there’s certainly more than enough reasons (this list is in no way complete!):
- It’s been over two years since I had a checkup
- My medications affect my teeth (drier mouth, more acidic, etc)
- Stress causes me to grind my teeth and crack them, the dentist is the one who detects this and I probably need a new mouth guard made.
- I pay for my dental plan, so should utilize it
- Preventative dentistry is way better than emergency dentistry (ie… toothaches)
But.. despite these very good reasons, I am having a hard time with it. I think about going there and my heart pounds, my gut churns, and I have to force myself not to pick up the phone and cancel or delay my appointment.
I will make it there… one way or another… I just… *big sigh* I don’t know.. ugh!
Damn it anyways.
Think I’ll go distract myself with a room in desperate need of cleaning rather than thinking too much about the darn dentist.
Bye for now.
