I used to hate going to the dentist, but now it doesn't bother me in the least thanks to a very kind dentist and her staff. My parents have horrible teeth (peridontal disease), so I made a commitment to try to take care of mine. I've also had braces since October of 2007. I had some extractions in September and since then--in an effort to get them off as soon as possible--I see my orthodontist every two weeks. So, I'm used to regular pain and discomfort at this point. Since getting the braces, I see my dentist every four months just to get a good cleaning. I love everyone in the office so much that I look forward to it. Weird, huh?