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When asked about their least favorite medical visits between doctor and dentist, opinions vary.  As kids, my sister hated going to the doctor while I disliked the dentist.  For whatever reason, I was freaked out by dentist visits.

In my childhood ideology, I’m sure I pictured my dentist akin to Shredder from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: that mask made him look the part.  If he wore a full purple outfit, that would’ve sealed the deal!  Granted, at the dentist, much like the doctor, they’ll blind you with that light they shine in your eyes.  In both instances, I see little light blurbs for a few minutes after.  I say they’re little creatures. 

In fact, I’m writing this one day before going to the dentist.  I just got that trusty reminder call from our awfully cheery receptionist.  When I get to the dentist, I don’t think they’re very concerned for those, like me, who have sensitive teeth.  Some are, but I usually get the one who isn’t.  She’ll get in there and scrape around, and when it’s done it looks like a horror film has taken place.

Don’t get me started on the fluoride.  At least they’ve made some different flavors lately so it tastes better.  It still feels like a mouth full of broken up chalk when you get right down to it, though.  Not painting a pretty picture, am I? Well, once you get past those two parts, it’s not that big of a deal.  It’s just a few minutes out of your day, right?

As a kid, I never had too many cavities. As one would expect, that all changed once I got older.  I guess you always have people telling you not to eat a lot of sweets as a kid.  As an adult, you’re kind of left to your own devices.  I’m not saying I go crazy with candy and cookies all the time.  In fact, I’m not a huge candy eater.  Maybe a big part of the reason is that I know what waits if I do eat a lot of candy.  Needless to say, when Halloween comes, I watch my intake.  Those sugar highs are rough, anyway!

Hello, my name is Andy Sullivan. I received my bachelor’s degree in business from Mid-Continent University in May 2009. I began writing for Beech Tree News in July 2009.  I enjoy playing guitar, the occasional Wii game, writing, and listening to music. I write a sports blog that can be found at http://www.tumblr.com/blog/sports-news-and-views.   If you have a comment, feel free to leave it in the space below.