I wish i could be there and help you I work in a dentist office in michigan and have to hold alot of hands to help them through it. first off, try different places just go in and meet the staff you will know right away if its going to be in your comfort zone. For patients that havent been in a while I talk them through this and remind them not to think of the dentist, remember the first step is to see the hygeinist not the dentist. also suggesting that you ask friends if they have a friend that is a hygeinist get to know her, this should be someone that will talk to you and make you comfortable. offices have changed so much in the last few years and strong effort has been made to make you feel comfortable ( im an assistant). no one says that once youve gone to a office you have to go back, keep trying, you will find the office that is right for you.

dont feel bad if its been a while I see patients all the time that havent been in 10-20 years