Remember, needing a root canal is always worse then getting one. If you hate going to the dentist, you definitely wouldn't want my job. I go there every day to work. I'm a dental lab technician. The lab in which I work is in a big dental office. Like most folks, I used to be terrified of the dentist. But after being around them for so long, and being around the procedures so much, I finally got my butt in the chair and took care of all the things I'd been neglecting since high school. I needed a little nitrous at first, but I think I've overcome most of my anxiety. Plus, I think it's easier to get in the chair when it's free!