Okay so I've been scared to death of the dentist since I was 7 and got so freaked out that I ran out screaming and crying and locked myself in the car in the parking lot. I haven't been to the dentist since, and my mom has tried to get me to go but, I always cry and scream so she never took me. I'm 16 now and still terrified. It may sound dumb, but I don't know what it is. I always brush my teeth and stuff but one of my back teeth hurts now and I really don't wanna go back. I hate the dentist my family goes too. He is such a jerk and is never helpful when you are scared, he's very arrogant. I was thinking I could go to a kid's dentist and they might be nicer to me. So, how can I help my fear? And should I go to the kid's dentist?