I had some traumatic experience as a child, nothing horrendous but lost of teeth removed when I was quite young and now I'm struggling to go to see someone. I went today, put my big girl pants on and did it, but I feel super anxious in the chair, I get emotional and tearful, which I find embarrassing. This is just sitting in the chair with my mouth open, it's not a pain response. Honestly I'd rather go through labour than have a dental checkup.
So anyway, I need to see the hygienist every 3 months and I really don't want it to be ruling my life (I've been in such a state today). I must be able to do something, but what? Hypnosis? CBT? Drugs? Where to start? Any advice?