How do you feel about going to the dentist? / LJWorld.com

On the street

“I have braces, so I’ve gotten used to going a lot. It’s not so bad.”

— Chase Buck, seventh grade, SJHS

“I don’t like the dentist. She’s my worst enemy. I like her, I just don’t like the tools she uses.”

— Tiffany Alva, seventh grade, SJHS

“I’m fine with it. There’s nothing really to be afraid of and it helps your appearance and keeps your teeth healthy.”

— Catherine Mize, eighth grade, SJHS

“I like going to the dentist. Sometimes when I get a tooth pulled it might be scary, but I like it.”

— Dauda Sheriff, eighth grade, SJHS

“It’s OK, because I get my teeth checked out and it’s not really that scary. And sometimes I get to get out of school.”

— Megan Tunget, seventh grade, SJHS

“I don’t mind it until they start using the tools. Then it’s pretty uncomfortable. It’s better now that I don’t have braces.”

— Tsehay Oliver, eighth grade, SJHS

“I’m usually nervous because I’ve had cavities the last couple of times. But at least I get some free stuff when I’m done.”

— Eric Peterson, seventh grade, SJHS

“I like going to the dentist. It’s fun and it feels really good after I get my teeth cleaned.”

— Sarah Showalter, seventh grade, SJHS

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