Teeth have always been an important topic in my life and family. We always got hugs when we left the dentist with no cavities, and, to this day, I focus on my teeth as one of the ways I know how my health is progressing. I've had cavities since way back then. I even had to have a deep cleaning after not going to the dentist for 9 years. My dentist and hygienist really helped me get over my dentist phobia, and now they both LOVE my mouth…My hygienist says she wishes all her patients followed her instructions like I do… Yes, we got hugs the rest of the time too..