I went to a dentist after many years (no good, I know) and ended up getting some fillings. I was surprised by how much more pleasant the experience was than the last time I had them put in, in the 1990's. The ceramic fillings seem to be a remarkable improvement over amalgam ones. There were also little things, like having a TV, and a pair of glasses to protect my eyes from the glare of the lights.
I've heard people complain about the lights before, but have no idea what they're talking about, my dentist uses these lights that seem very directional, they don't shine on my eyes at all, I just need eye protection from stuff that gets flung out of my mouth while they're doing there work.