2006-06-26 00:20:17 · 16 answers · asked by Kaz 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Go to a sedation dentist.
2006-06-26 00:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain...I have been there. I finally looked in the yellow pages and found a dentist that "caters to cowards." I called them to discuss an appointment, told them that I was terrified the whole dental experience, actually had two teeth in my mouth that were nothing but shells because I was so afraid to go to to the dentist that I would rather have the pain of a broken/rotting tooth than suffer the pain and fear of the dentist. The woman on the phone knew exactly what I was talking about and promised to be kind...to have the hygeinist be kind and have the dentist be kind as well. The first time I went, I reiterated that I hadn't been in a VERY long time, and I would absolutely no qualms about getting up and walking out on this appointment if I started getting the sense that I was just another deposit in the dentists' IRA, and I meant it. I needn't have worried. They were wonderful -- and they gave me nitrous oxide just to be safe. Every time I went. And I had to go alot during that first six months. Now I go every six months and nobody ever forgot how to treat me. I don't care if there's a notation in my file...they're kind and patient with me and the hygenist doesn't give me grief about flossing every time I go in for a cleaning. Maybe you could pick up the phone and start asking the same questions...and making the same demands? Nobody deserves to be treated with indifference...especially if they're paying good money for the service! I wish you the same success I found.
2016-03-27 04:39:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to dentists in the area that deal with people with dental phobias. There may be some people who specialize in this and they will have some suggestions in this area. A friend had a real problem with going to a dentist and was referred to someone who specialized in this area. The first visit was in an office (not a dental chair) and the dentist was able to find out what the problem was and deal with it appropriately.
2006-06-26 02:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not gotten over my phobia, but I find the longer excruciating visits go by easier when getting in a meditative state of mind when under the drill. That is - I force myself to zone out and send my mind elsewhere. After much dental work, I am getting pretty good at it.
2006-06-26 02:46:46 · answer #4 · answered by sunset 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put 'the pogues' in the Yahoo search box, click on images, and check out that guys' teeth. If that's what zero-oral care leads to, you'll sprint to the dentist!
2006-06-26 00:25:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i cant reali suggest any techniques but my mum hate goin 2 da dentist, she hasnt been 4 years, but her teeth have got quite bad, so it took her ages 2 book in but wiv family n friends around her she booked herself in, but she wont go on her own, so i go wiv her and go in da room.
2006-06-26 00:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they now have sedation dental...otherwise you need to practice YOGA breathing and put yourself in a differant place at the time...good luck I'm a sissy too!
2006-06-26 03:06:25 · answer #7 · answered by Paige 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relaxation classes, or hypnosis.Find a sympathetic dentist.
2006-06-27 03:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a HOT dentist
2006-06-26 02:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by m_a_fouda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah how about a mouth full of rotten teeth!!
2006-06-26 02:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋