Sympathies to Mrs. Brydo re. the dentist.
Other than when we have no option, I suppose we all do the same ‘cost-benefit assessment’: I’m still avoiding the dentist for now, but I’m due a F2F with both my Oncologist (annual ‘chat’ and discussion regarding meds.) and my Surgeon (annual post-op physical examination) in Feb/March. The Oncologist appointment I could probably do over the ‘phone, but I’ll definitely attend the physical.