My phobia

I am truly phobic about dentists. Too many bad experiences as a child & teenager have left me traumatised to the point where I almost need tranquilised before i'll sit in the chair (and i have been over the years more than once!) So its coming up to the six monthly check up (in fact its probably past it) - my theory is, if it aint sore, why go ? I've been too many times and once they start poking I'm in pain for weeks (and it costs a fortune). I decided this afternoon that I should probably face my fear and go for a check up. So about 3pm I call & make an appointment for next week. At 6pm, my tooth breaks off and falls out !!! Now if this was a back tooth, I'd be ok - unfortunately its not - its the one at the front of my mouth, so at the minute when i smile I look a bit more freakish than usual. But its not sore...... who knows, I could get to like this look......