I didn't get my first cavity until I was 25. For years and years, I'd think "What wimps! How can they hate the dentist...it's no big deal!" Well, 3 cavities later, I freakin' hate the dentist too!!!! Now I see why you all complained for so many years. This last time I went, I made the decision that I would never go there "sober" again. lol. I'm going to ask the doctor to prescribe me Xanics next time I go. I don't envy you! I am soooo sorry!