I am a thirty something year old with big time dental fears.  When I was little I had bad baby teeth and had to go to the dentist all the time.  I hated it and the dentist there was uncaring to me.  As soon as I no longer had to be force into going to the dentist I stop going all together.

I have not until now had issues with my teeth but I now do have an on again off again pain in my back teeth.  I know I need to see a dentist but I am scared.  I just know whomever I get is going to be rude to me, and treat me bad for not taking care of my teeth.  My friend said this would not happen but it did in the past so that is all I know.  How do I ease my dental fear enough to be able to see a dentist and fix my aching teeth.