Yes, they have definately hit the nail on the head, you not alone in being afraid of dental treatments alot of people are ( me included

) A few years ago I had a expireance where the needle hurt like hell and I didnt even get completely numb for the extractions.... I'd reccomend going to
www.dentalfearcentral.org/forums
There you can discuss with other phobics and figure out how to cope with them.
best of wishes
-mikey
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Fear of dentist, or anything to do with dentistry? come visit the dental phobia forum
ww.dentalfearcentral.org/forums
Also, I am not a dentist so do not take my advice as the 100% accurate truth.