Molly, shortly after I finished all treatment, I had to have my teeth pulled because quite a number just died. My mouth was not opening very far at that time and I don't know how it was done, but I woke up toothless (and unaccountably, more upset about that than I was about the cancer dx). Losing one's teeth is not fun emotionally, but the process was, at least for me, painless. You will be given antibiotics afterward, so remember to take the full course, and closely follow the after care instructions with regard to rinsing. You do not want an infection, especially now. I understand your anxiety perfectly and you are entitled to it. I want you to know, however, that this is a piece of cake for oral surgeons. Just write Tuesday off as a bad day, and skip mentally to Wednesday when it will be all over and you will be healing. I will be thinking of you.