The dentist (insert scary music here)

I was informed at my appointment that I hadn't been in since January of 2005.  That's not such a long time, right?  I called because I have a tooth or two that are sensitive when I brush.  I had nightmares that my teeth were falling out (can you say 'dream drama queen?')  Turns out, I only have a little minor gum recession on the left side.  They put some stuff on it, shined the fancy dentists' UV light on it and I was on my way.  Of course, in that three years, I also developed a 'very small cavity' in one tooth, and they want to replace the old metal filling in another, but it could've been much worse.  Perhaps I'm not THAT afraid of doctors and dentists...