And it was ok. That might not sound like a big deal but I'm an incredibly nervous patient after a painful and stressful experience 20 years ago. I wanted to post this as I often see people on here, like me, worried about being judged for not going and being looked down at for needing work.
This has been forced as a cracked tooth had become absessed, and after two weeks of sleepness nights and pain I could take no more.
The hardest part was making the call and explaining how frightened I am. Sitting in the waiting room I was shaking and crying but within a few minutes of being in the consultation room I was calming down. My tooth is out, and I've registered as a patient to start sorting out my outstanding dental work in January.
If you're nervous and have been putting it off then I hope this offers some reassurance. Make the call, you won't regret it.
(I appreciate this will sounds bonkers or boring to those of you who take the dentist in their stride but I know there are plenty of us who feel like me!)