Dental anxiety

 

This quote is in the bathroom at my dentist office, and the timing was great because I had to get a filling done today and high on my list of things in life that give me anxiety is a trip to the dentist. And don't get me wrong, I actually really like my dentist. But something about the whole process really freaks me out.

I had hyperemesis when I was pregnant with my son (who is 12 now, so it's been a long time) but all that vomiting and my teeth are still struggling with some cavities this many years later. 

Any tips for making it less miserable? I can't be the only wimpy adult who gets anxious about dental work...