Who likes going to the dentist

No one likes going to the dentist office. That sentiment has been reiterated by almost everyone I know. Especially by those who are younger. Time and time again, I have heard kids ask their parents -after they are told to brush their teeth- “do I have to?”
I happen to be one of the rare few people who actually don’t mind going to the dentist. Maybe it has to do with my delight in being able to play catch up and make up for all of the dental visits that I didn’t get to go to as a child, but that’s another story.
Nobody wants to go to the dentist but everyone wants great looking teeth right? Don’t get me wrong, I do not enjoy everything that my dentist does. It starts to hurt after long periods of holding my mouth in the wide awkward position. Not only do common dental procedures hurt, but even the poking and scaling from a deep cleaning causes a slight elevation of pain. Furthermore, it cannot be pretty to have saliva flying all over my face and then as it is mixed with water from the syringe, it starts slowly dripping out of the side of my mouth. However, this is temporary and I am more concerned with the long term aesthetics and health benefits. So, yes I will endure the semi-annual dental office visits, simply because of the benefits obtained from going to the dentist.
Although you may dread going to the dentist, remember that your daily oral hygiene is important to achieving oral care longevity, great looking teeth, and a great smile.