This has reached the point where it is like being in the dentist chair.

[Stinky The Clown]

The dentist is drilling. You hear the sound roaring in your ears. You keep hoping the anesthetic won't stop. Then the dentist stops drilling.

For a moment.

And then it starts again.

You grip the arms of the chair.

You HOPE the anesthetic holds.

You HOPE.

Please let it end.

Huh?

Can I feel it?

Is it wearing off?

[IcyPeas]

1. I've literally been there and eventually tears come to my eyes.

I've had to take a break at the dentist.

[SheilaT]

2. I had the amazing joy, when I was 12 years old,

of having a dentist who thought he could do a root canal without anesthesia.

Is there any wonder that I avoid dentists until it becomes beyond necessary?

[madamesilverspurs]

3. This whole thing has reminded me

of when my attacker broke five of my teeth.

And the first question the police asked was, "What did you do to provoke him?"

[enough]

4. Fantastic short story, madame.

Sorry you had to endure it.

[Horse with no Name]

5. I've been thinking more like "The Marathon Man" dentist

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