I hate going to the dentist too. I have a tooth that has been bothering me for over 6 months and just don't want to go... I don't know why either, the last time I went, I had found a new dentist and I really liked him a lot. The tooth he pulled had grown down around my jaw bone and had to be cut out in pieces and he never hurt me the first time! The shot didn't hurt and all that cutting, digging and work, didn't hurt me a bit or leave me bruised. I was amazed and about fainted when I got the bill. He X-rayed it and spent over a hour getting it out and the bill was around $154. I was expecting a $400 to $500 bill for all he did.