It is natural to feel a certain anxiety at the thought of visiting your dentist. For many people it used to be an unpleasant experience years ago. Beware of subconsciously passing outdated anxiety to your children. Today, dentistry is a much less unpleasant experience than in the past.
{Anesthetics} are very effective & relatively painless to administer. Your dentist may be able to offer some sedation technique if you are very nervous. If you cannot face treatment, then a {general anesthetic} is a possibility.