Going to the dentist in a bit; not really looking forward to it

[jhitchin]

I leave for the dentist's office in roughly half an hour or so. This is the regular cleaning plus x-rays that most of us have on a regular basis. I do not fear the dentist's drill, nor am I scared of the scaler. I've been going regularly enough that the tartar on my teeth is pretty light

Comments

[chanaleh]

Oh man. Yeah, I can see that happening.

Any chance of making it an opportunity to practice emptying your mind of those thoughts, meditation-style? Remain in the present and just perceive all the things going on around you, instead of checking out and withdrawing into the abyss?

*hugs*

[johnpalmer]

It makes perfect sense. I've had times when I've kind of blanked out and felt hideous while undergoing dental care. The dentist thought I'd fallen asleep - I could only wish.