My teeth aren't in horirfic shape because at home I have excellent dental habits. ( I use a sonic toothbrush 3 times a day, floss, rinse, don't eat many sweets, ect.) But I have noticed one little piece of filling has dislodged and I know I should go. In my area there is a dentist offering "sedation dentistry". They semi put you out or in "twilight sleep" and you don't even know anything until everything is done. They can do hrs. of work in one visit instead of coming back for multiple visits(and multiple sleepless nights worring about it!) If anyone has had dentistry this way I'd be so happy to hear about your experience.
2006-12-04 11:31:41 · 5 answers · asked by debbel181 2 in Health ➔ Dental
yes, I was a lot like you, I waited years to go to the dentist,[my biggest fear in the world, is just sitting in a dental chair, once had a panic attack, when having a wisdom tooth removed]. I did not go to a dentist, after that event for 10 years. Then 2 years a go, I needed 2 root canals & a nother wisdom tooth removed, I was petrified!! I called lots of dentists in my area, untill one of them explained,"twilight sleep", to me. I had never heard of it before, but the dentist, exsplained that I wuold'nt feel anything, or even remember it. It was true, I had all the work done in one visit, no pain , no memory a bout it. And it did not make me naucios, it worked great. After wards I went home and slept most of the day, even better I am now going to the dentist every 6 months, [I do ask for "gas", when I have my teeth cleaned, because I still get a little nervous, the staff understands completly. My teeth are perfect now, and look great, because I get them cleaned regularly. I highly recomend having it done, It was I good expirence for me, thanks for telling a bout your fear,[I thought I was the wimpest dental patient in the world].. You will do great, and your teeth will finally stop hurting, best wishes.
2006-12-04 12:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm just like you, totally terrified of the dentist and as a result didn't get my teeth looked after like I should have because I wouldn't go to the dentist. It all caught up with me, I was in constant pain but too scared to even make an appointment! My daughter in law came to my rescue and made an appointment for me - I found a sedation dentist online but wasn't brave enough to even call-does that tell you how petrified I was? Anyway, my DIL took me to the dentist and after I discussed things with the him-and yes I cried with fear - I had the best experience of my life-if a dentist visit could be called pleasant! He gave me 2 pills, one to swallow and one to put under my tongue until it dissolved, after that, I really don't remember much, I felt no pain, I do remember being somewhat aware of the work being done but it was much like a dream. I went into the chair at 9:30am and came out of the office at 4pm (told you I needed a LOT of work). My daughter in law came with me and drove me home-I was very "out of it". I was given some pain medication but never needed it. I have since had a second visit for the rest of the work, I was given a pill to take the night before at bed time, and one to take an hour before my appointment. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU DRIVE. My daughter in law drove me to the surgery, I sat in the chair and remember absolutely nothing else. Only 3 hours for that visit. I won't say I look forward to going to the dentist but I am no longer petrified. Sedation dentistry is definitely the way to go, I promise you won't feel a thing and you'll almost enjoy the whole experience. It's wonderful to be finally free of all that fear and worry about your teeth.
2006-12-05 16:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sandtone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sedation dentistry is great; worth the extra money spent more so when multiple dental work needs to be performed on a paranoid patient. Waiting room to waiting room and you won't know what happened in between! Have somebody else drive the car for you, up and down.
2006-12-05 01:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im interior the same boat! needles dont quite hardship me & i visit stay with the discomfort as long as i dont understand whats occurring at the same time as its occurring... all those silver contraptions quite freaky me out... your no longer on my own in this one! is sedation surgical operation being knocked out? can u tell me if u had to attend lengthy to get an appointment for that? my dentist says it must be performed contained in the well being facility & might want to be a 2 3 hundred and sixty 5 days wait - im no longer effective if he change into attempting to get me to guy up & take the community annesthetic lol yet im no longer having it - allow them rot if thats the case!
2016-11-23 16:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by hellyer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go fpr the sedation dentistry
it is great!!!
you will not feel a thing and it will be quick
i had the same fears
i would get a panic attack just thinking about going to the dentist
they use nitrous oxide..which is laughing gas
or a 24 hour pill that puts you out for a while
it is the only way to go!!
2006-12-04 11:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Bren 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋