Deathly afraid of the dentist?

Question

does anyone know of any medications that you can take before you go to the dentist to help you relax? I am petrified of the dental office and it only makes things worse. i was going to ask my Dr. for some xanax or some valium.

Answer 1

If you're that nervous about having dental treatment done, discuss it with your dentist. There are many different kinds of medication they can give to help you, but it depends on what medication the dentist is comfortable working with. Some offices use laughing gas, others Valium and sometimes Halcion (which I'm big fan of---we having many patients who use it). You want to discuss with your dentist before your appointments because if you are going to be sedated, they may try to get more work done at once (that's what we do---we'll usually do one side of the mouth). Hope this helps. Good luck

Answer 2

Halcion is widely used for patients with anxiety. Other than years of expensive counceling, it's the best remedy.

If you take it, you'll need someone to drive you to and from your appointment. Some dentists dispense three pills: one to help you sleep the night before your appointment, one taken an hour before the appointment, and the third in case you're still freaked out when you get there.

Halcion has a nice amnesia effect, so you probably won't even remember much about your visit. Just make sure you make payment arrangements BEFORE you take any pills!

Chances are, the more good experiences you have at the dentist, the less fear you will have.

Answer 3

Many patients are afraid of the dentist. I am a certified dental assistant in the state of NJ. I see this all the time.
If you are terrified to go to the dentist you are with now...leave. There are plenty of offices that will cater to you and make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Shop around. Visit your local offices before you make an appointment and discuss your fears with the dental staff. That is one reason we are hired as assistants. We are there to help you, not hurt you and make you anxious.
Xanex and valium can be very dangerous. In my experience, most dentist don't prescribe that anymore b/c of dependency risks.
If your fears are almost dibilitating ask for nitrousoxide... though alot of offices are doing away with that as well.
A state of the art dental practice these days are trained to handle people's fears. Procedures are explained in a way that you will understand. Even x-rays have improved!

Answer 4

Call your dentist, or call any dentist, and ask if they know of someone who can do some desensitization therapy with you. This is basically introducing you to whatever scares you, a little bit at a time. For example - you might start out with just pictures of a dentist's waiting room, then proceed to pictures of the dentist in street clothes, the exam chair, him working on someone. Then pictures with sounds, then just a visit to the office, and so on. Each step shows you a little more, so you get used to the idea gradually. You can picture yourself at each step doing them ahead of time. Maybe some meds will help the process, but I'd try it without first, if it was me.

Answer 5

You might take a benedryl.. It will relax you.. that is if you take the benedryl that makes you drowsy... You should learn , though to get over the fear of a dentist... I was in Africa a long time and had to go to the dentist there.. They do not use novacaine or anything like that. so your pain is minimal compared to what it was there

Answer 6

Rx
Argentum Nitricum 30
4 pills orally

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Answer 7

See if you can find a dentist who practices SedationDentistry. They are all set up for people who are terrified/frightenend of dentists.

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Answer 9

xanax is your best bet. your doctor may only want to give you one, but believe me, if you are that scared you will need at least three.

Answer 10

you're getting your teeth worked on, not heart transplanted.