So I went to a much-dreaded dental appointment this morning, the first of several scheduled in my near future. As it turned out, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be. State-of-the-art techniques and materials in the hands of a really nice hygienist really helped to keep me comfortable.

But the most surprising thing was to be taken to the ‘spa’ section of the office and receive a hand waxing before the procedure began. I said, “You’re trying to distract me, aren’t you?” She laughed and said that was the idea. I’ve never had a hand waxing before, and it really felt good. Kept my hands all warm, and did at least partly distract me.

Does your hygienist do that?