The author recalls childhood dental fears, the anxiety of getting wisdom teeth removed, and a recent frustrating experience with a dental clinic that prolonged treatment with Invisalign. They ultimately decided to seek a different dental provider.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author's first memory as a child is of being strapped down with belts to a chair at the dentist.
2. The author had an intense fear of the dentist as a child.
3. The author had to pull out five baby teeth before getting braces.
4. The author managed to pull out three of those baby teeth on their own.
5. The author avoided the dentist's appointment to extract the remaining two baby teeth.
6. The author got $75 from their mom for not having to pay the dentist.
7. The author had their wisdom teeth removed, and they were awake during the procedure.
8. The author took valium to calm down before the wisdom teeth removal.
9. The author had a fear of being conscious during the procedure.
10. The author experienced fear and tears during the wisdom teeth removal.
11. The author ordered a smoothie bowl after the procedure.
12. The author expressed relief that they wouldn't have to go through it again.
13. The author had a negative experience with a dentist regarding Invisalign treatment.
14. The author was unhappy with the extended Invisalign treatment.
These are the factual points from the provided text.