I've got a top denture with 1 front tooth and 2 back teeth either side, I hate dentists too and the thought of impressions turns my stomach to water. My dentist assured me that these days impressions are not the same as those done years ago when I had a brace, the start of my being terrified of dentists. He was telling the truth, I've had my denture for 5 years with no problems, noone realises I have a false tooth at the front. I paid for a private denture as my dentist advised, I must admit I put a small blob of fixative in the middle, peace of mind! I have also overcome most of my fear, I had a root canal last year, I was very nervous but I think that's normal isn't it?