Hello, my name is Colleen. I live in Sydney Australia with my husband. For many years, I had a terrible fear of the dentist. I avoided attending my annual check-ups and just buried my head in the sand. The sound of the drill, the smell of the waiting room, the idea that I would need some kind of tooth extraction filled me with fear. When I developed a severe toothache, I tried to tough it out. However, eventually, I gave in and attended the local dentist office. The dentist was so sweet. He calmed me down and gave me some top tips on how I can mantain my dental health.