Terrorism?

I believe the definition of terrorism is the attempt to instill extreme fear in innocent populations. By this definition I believe dental offices are terrorist organizations. Look at the language they use: maloccusion, deteriorating restorations, laser curettage of inflamed tissue, amalgam tatooing. For the amount of money I spent on dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, crowns, night guards and prescription toothpaste last year, I could hire someone to chew all my food for me! I find it very hard to say no to a recommended treatment, although it is easier to draw the line at cosmetic procedures because I have never been too invested in a "beautiful smile". 

Why can't I stick to a strict routine of home care: flossing, rubber tipping, and tongue scraping, etc.? Mainly because I find the whole thing vaguely disgusting. My hygienist Amy is wonderful, with lots of suggestions, such as floss in the shower, or tie your floss to the t.v. remote, wear your toothbrush in a holster! (She even suggested flossing while driving -- and corrected herself to clarify "only while stopped at red lights"!) However, I can't get over the idea that if I did everything perfectly and never had another cavity or bit of plaque again, the dental profession would keep inventing new terror words to keep me cowering with my teeth chattering and my checkbook cringing.