I know it is so silly, but it is very real to me.
I have tried almost everything, from changing dentists (why do they seem so darn INDIFFERENT to fear?), to breathing techniques, to just downright sobbing on the chair...and I have found nothing that works.
I don't want to go to my doctor and have him give me a medication for it, either.
Please, ANYONE in this situation, how do I just "get over it"? I am a very down to Earth person otherwise, but my dental health is failing fast due to my fears!
2006-10-12 07:23:59 · 11 answers · asked by rouschkateer 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Find a Dentist that uses Nitrous Oxide gas=laughing gas. It works! you'll feel relaxed and they put you on oxygen before you leave so you are back to "normal"
good luck
2006-10-12 07:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanmarie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 18:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 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.
2006-10-12 12:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that if your doctor considers you for pre-medication, you should follow his advice. For me, 0.5 mg Ativan 1-2 hours before the appointment and sometimes the night before, worked well to relax me during long and frightful procedures (they're not so bad really - if properly frozen you won't feel pain and with the Ativan you may even feel like sleeping through a root canal procedure). I have tried Nitous Oxide during the procedure and it also works, but I prefer the benzo route. Even so, I am still anxious when I have to book an appointment, but not doing it is not an option.
2006-10-12 07:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by Rx7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.
What you need is something that worked for me.
Go to eBay and get the Barbie Dental Hygenist set.
Find some alone time and play "going to the dentist" with dolls...
Play out every scenario that intimidates you the most...
Now- I know this sounds weird, but it HONEST TO GOD works!
My therapist had me do it, and I PAID her $$$ for the advice!
Now I have NO problemo with fearing the dentist...MOST of the time!! Good Luck!!
2006-10-12 07:26:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain this to your dentist and ask him to per scribe you Valium. This will make you at ease and feel very relaxed. You won't have a worry in the world.
If you are afraid to take Valium, try a dentist who can put you to sleep while working on you.
Best of luck!
2006-10-12 09:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bella 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop Infections Heal Teeth - http://DentalBook.uzaev.com/?Qwsr
2016-06-29 13:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by Darrell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had one for years but for some reason it just went i was in so much pain with my teeth that i couldn't stand it any more and so had no choice but to have them done i really don't know what all the fuss was about now. if your in that much pain you will go. trust me you will get over it and feel better for it.
2006-10-12 07:32:02 · answer #8 · answered by emma s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call 1 800 dentists and talk to them.
2006-10-12 07:27:24 · answer #9 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had all my teeth pulled. now it's not an issue. but for you you'll just have to tough it out
2006-10-12 07:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋