when i was about 12 i went to a dentist pleading him to take out the tooth that was bugging me. so he did his thing injecting here and there but when that little metal object that loosens up the tooth started doing its thing i went BERZERK!! i was in pain! so here go more injecting here and there but to no avail,, so i decided just to yank it out -----SCREAMED MY LUNGS OUT-- now i wont go near one!! traumatized for LIFE
2006-06-20 18:16:14 · 8 answers · asked by TATA LA LOCA 3 in Health ➔ Dental
You're right that it isn't just the pain that bothers you, it's the fear of the pain. Some dentists now use tranquilizer stuff that can help you relax so that they can get to the next step of actually working on the tooth. In fact, some even will anesthetize you just like for a surgery, so you don't have to deal with it at all!
Youch! I'm not surprised that you would be scared of the pain, your story makes me scared just reading it!
If your molar is broken you really need to get it taken care of--germs can get into the nerve and then you would really be bad off!
By the way, when you were 12, obviously the dentist didn't do a good job of anesthetizing the area. He should have poked around a bit to see if it had taken yet, and since it hadn't he should have given you more novacaine! I had a bad molar pulled and was worried about it, but the dentist gave me extra shots so it was really, really numb, and it was fine.
2006-06-20 18:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by Plain and Simple 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't avoid going to a dentist for the rest of your life, hey? I feel you, though, but I go when I have to.
Look in your phone book for a dentist who 'caters to cowards'. They are very understanding and will take care of you the whole way. Ask your dentist if he would consider giving you a Haldol tablet before your visit. I took one before having two impacted wisdom teeth removed, and honestly I didn't care if he ripped my whole face off. Or do as others have suggested, and get the nitrous. It's very effective.
You musn't put this off. A broken molar can easily lead to an abscess, nerve damage, loss of jawbone, etc. I wish I could go with you, but I can't! LOL Take a trusted friend with you for moral support.
Good luck to you, and I hope you are able to conquer this fear.
2006-06-20 20:25:48 · answer #2 · answered by spookykid313 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately suffer in pain.Dentists these days have candy tasting oragel type stuff that numbs you B4 they inject the novacaine.It really is quite painless unless you have other problems.Use nitrous oxide as well.You may even be surprised.I hope you overcome your trauma.The only way to face fear is to walk through it.
2006-06-20 18:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by Professor Riddle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Dental phobics eventually discover Nitrous Oxide Sedation.
Try it. You won't freak out.
2006-06-20 19:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by dre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to be sedated to deal with a dentist. Some will even put you completly out to do it. Look for a dentist who'll do that.
2006-06-20 18:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by fyne_blk_mami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Nitrous its theee Ssshhhhittt. Sssshwweeeeet.
doubles the price tooo, bit its worth it
2006-06-20 19:10:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 words Nitrus Oxide, that stuff is great, the only way I can go to the dentist
2006-06-20 19:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL YOU CAN GO TO AN ORAL SURGEON AND HE WILL REMOVE YOUR TOOTH WHILE YOU ARE ASLEEP
THATS PROBABLY YOUR ONLY OPTION
BY THE WAY YOU NEED TO GET ON SOME ANTIBIOTICS
TO KILL OR PREVENT ANY INFECTION
2006-06-20 18:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋