So I know this is not one of those politically explosive topics. But I thought I would just talk a bit about dentists and how much I simply do not like going.

I think it's been about three years. Maybe four - since I have been to a dentist. I know, that sounds terrible! Fortunately, I have been blessed with decent teeth, and brush them/take care of them regularly.

Well, finally today I broke down and decided it was time to have them checked out. I picked a small dental office down the street from where I live.

Upon entering, I smelled that familiar smell, and heard that drill - and already I was wanting to turn on my heels and make a quick exodus. Fighting that desire was difficult, but I managed to fill out the paperwork and sit anxiously, awaiting my fate.

After a relatively quick wait of about 15 minutes, my name was called and I was lead to the death chamber, er, I mean the exam room. The dental assistant was very sweet and could see my apprehension, and undoubtedly it helped alleviate my nervousness when she cooed in a light southern accent to "have a seat" in the chair.

I did so, and she went to work picking at my teeth. I told myself that it really wasn't so bad, but for whatever reason I realized that my entire body pretty much from the neck town was as tense and stiff as a board and my hands were gripping the chair arms to the point I could see my knuckles were white. I would repeatedly tell myself to relax, and then I would just tense right up again.

Well, this only lasted about 20 minutes or so, then she "polished" my teeth. I was more relaxed for that, since there were no sharp objects in my mouth and I was not spitting quarts of blood.

Finally she said that the dentist would be in to see me shortly. Ahh. That dreaded moment when I'm informed my mouth is rotting away and they need to fill 20 cavities.

To my stunned amazement, I was advised my teeth were just fine! Shocked to say the least, but I suppose my morning and nightly regimen of brushing (but no flossing believe it or not) saved me from the drill!

I walked out like I conquered the world. What a great feeling!

Now that you know more than you ever wanted to know about my dental experience, I will let you go back to your day.