I'm21yrs old,I haven't been to the dentist in over 5 years,I am petrified of goingBesides having a normal fear of the dentist, I have MajorDepression,BorderlinePers D/O,and Gen.AnxietyD/O.I'm on 5 RXs 4 them, 1 of them being Xanax 4 anxiety.I could take 1 be4 going 2 the dentist,but I really don't want to be awake AT ALL.What determines if a patient needs actual dental surgery, a root canal or a regular extraction?These are the problems I am aware of-my very last tooth on the bottom right is gone(by me)But before I took it out,it was only less then half of a tooth for about 2 years.Now,I'm not sure if I didn't get it all out,or if a wisdom tooth is growing but there is a piece of tooth in there.The very last tooth on the bottom left came out tonite(same story as just mentioned)My 2cd to last tooth on bottom rt.(which is now the last one)has a huge hole and hurts,and is also only a lil bit of tooth left.Emergancy appt is Wed.but i'm scared.I have to be k/o'ed for them work on me what2do
2006-08-21 15:39:49 · 12 answers · asked by Julie 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
2006-08-21 15:40:20 · update #1
I know where your coming from. My fear of the dentist prevented me from going for 12 years. I finally went about 2 weeks ago and had 6 cavities. I was anxiety stricken (having a severe phobia of needles from a tramatic accident when I was 3) before getting the cavities filled and I seriously couldnt believe how ridiculously nervous I had made myself. I was hyperventalating in the dentist chair and afterwords I was fine. I got all worked up for nothing. Just let the dentist and dental hygenist know of your fears and anxiety and they should be very understanding. Mine were very understanding, helpful. and as nice as could be.
2006-08-21 17:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by ms.applegate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are dentists that specialize in fearful patients. I hope you're seeing one. You do not want to be put under general if it's avoidable.
If you're seeing a psychiatrist, ask him/her about tapping/rapid eye movement therapy. Something like that. It completely eliminated the panic attacks I had when I was having non stress tests when I was pregnant. It might be able to help you overcome your fear of the dentist.
2006-08-21 23:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by CCTCC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realize you are scared but it is no big deal. I just had a root canal and it didn't hurt at all. Just go to the dentist and relax ..,you will be fine. You will laugh at yourself for being so wound up. I suffer from anxiety and panic also. I know where you are coming from. Learn to control your mind and thoughts and don't let them run away with you.
2006-08-21 23:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by Michael_Pro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DENTIST!!!!!
Don't worry dentists aren't that bad...they can put you under general anesthetic if needed and you can sleep through the whole thing....what ever it is they need to do
Just remember to take with you a list of ALL the meds you are on...you don't want anything mixing that shouldn't...
good luck
2006-08-21 22:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by FireFly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your phone book under dentists for those who advertise as "Painless Dentists". They will understand your fears, and will help you determine if the sedation you need needs to be a general anesthetic.
2006-08-21 22:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Discuss your problem with your dentist BEFORE showing up for your appointment. Many dentist can sedate you for the procedure.
If you are taking depression medication, make sure to notify your dentist. It may affect the amount of sedation he will give you to keep you safe.
2006-08-21 22:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just try to stay as calm as you can,I'm about ready to get some dental work done too, I'm scared, but I know I will look and feel better once its over with...you will too:) Things will be fine, I heard they have made alot of changes for the better in surgical dental care.
2006-08-21 22:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if they won't put you under, then ask them to give you gas, and topical numbing stuff. I am petrified of dentists too and that is what they do for me... also when I am in the chair, I have my eyes closed and headphones on the whole time.
2006-08-21 22:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by coffeegirlct 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask them to knock you out, I dont think the dentist is worse than pulling your OWN tooth. Damn, that had to hurt...
2006-08-21 22:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by mevsthekids 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow phycolagist then dentist. phycolagist is super safe and painless. unless you go there already.
2006-08-21 22:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by DiaBEEtus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋