Your mind is amazingly powerful and the right type of focus is going to give you the best results. Think about what happens when you allow yourself to worry about something… it’s paralyzing, isn’t it? But have you ever worried about something and when it came time it never became an issue after all? It’s nice when that happens but it doesn’t change the suffering you put yourself through while worrying.
When thinking about your upcoming dental visit, imagine yourself going through the whole process successfully, feeling empowered the entire time and ending your appointment relaxed and refreshed, feeling great. Rehearse success instead of failure and when you need it, the feeling of success will be what’s familiar and therefore it will come easier.