Teriffied and hate the Dentist.
Haven't been for a few years, because of my fear.
I don't think, i have any work that, needs to be done.( praying i don't )
really thinking about cancelling. Been sick with anxiety, and shaking. I've even been in tears, because i'm dreading it.
what do i do ? Please help me
also scared that i will need work done. Really don't want to go.
2006-12-13 09:13:52 · 9 answers · asked by emily w 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I hate the dentist as well, and every muscle in my body tenses up the moment I sit. But, you know what? I get my regular checkups & cleaning twice a year, because I am more afraid of what will happen if I don't go. Trust me, the regular maintenance is far less severe than what they'll find and have to do if you haven't been for a long time. PS, take some aleve or other OTC pain reliever prior.
2006-12-13 09:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by catwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dentists visits have improved. Up front, tell the first person you see that you are very nervous, then tell the next person, then the next person. By the time the dentist comes in, he should say, "I hear that you're nervous. Well, let me tell you what we can do to make your visit easier for you..." He most likely will poke around and order x-rays, and you will have an appointment made with the dental hygienist who will clean your teeth at a later date. Some offices offer headphones with your choice of music; a cotton swab to numb the gum before a painkiller needle-shot, etc. If this dentist is not sympathetic to you, make the follow-up appointments (I'm too embarrassed to make a scene), but get busy asking co-workers etc for recommendations about other dentists. Any work needed to be done on your teeth will not be done until after the visits for x-rays and cleaning. TELL THEM! YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE!
2006-12-13 09:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Casperia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry! Your fear of the dentist is very common and quite natural. For many years going to the dentist proved to be very painful and stressfull. But there's good news!! More and more dentist are beginning to practice what is called painless dentisry. As technology advances there are more and more ways to make even the forbidden shot more comfortable.
Even though there is less pain involved I know you may still be uncomfortable but the best thing to do is let the dentist know how you feel, that way he can be extra gentle. If at all posssible try to do something that is calming to you before or even during the procedure such as reading or listening to soft music. And if at any time, you feel pain let your dentist know. It is a part of his/her job to be compassionate and make your experience as comfortable as possible. Also you should try to make it to the dentist at least twice a year to become more used to it and also the more you go the less likely you'll be in for a serious procedure such as a root canal or extraction. Be brave, you can do it... God luck!
2006-12-13 09:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by Future DDS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. Take someone you really trust with you. I took my daughter in law. I knew that without her I would "chicken out". I told her how I felt about the whole experience so she was prepared to help me. Once I got in the dentist's office I burst into tears! A Dental Assistant came out to talk to me and she was very sympathetic and soothing, she allowed my daughter in law to go back to the surgery with me and hold my hand. When the dentist came in he had already been told how scared I was and before he even looked in my mouth he sat in a chair in the corner of the surgery and talked to me about my fears. By this time I was beginning to hyperventilate-I was such a baby! Anyway, he gave me a pill to take which took about 45 minutes to take effect and after that I didn't care anymore! The whole procedure really was totally painless. I have been back for further treatment, always with someone as he gives me one of those magic pills to take about an hour before my appointment. He never once criticized the state of my teeth although they were pretty bad. Sedation Dentistry is definitely the way to go and dentists today really do understand your fears and are prepared to help. Try not to worry, it's never as bad as you imagine it's going to be, just take someone with you to help you get through the door! Please don't put off going, it'll only make things worse. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow-only us scaredy cats understand how bad you must be feeling so good luck and let us know how things turned out.
2006-12-13 15:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sandtone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest and tell them how much anxiety you have. Here in Texas, some dentists will give you a mild sedative to calm your fears. Lots of people are afraid of the dentist. Just be upfront so that all of his staff will be EXTRA gentle and understanding.
2006-12-13 16:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a dds that practices sedation dentistry
i also have a phobia about the dds
but with the sedation
they give you nitrous oxide..which is laughing gas
or a 24 hour pill that knocks you out
i have panic and anxiety attacks just thinking about it
but this type is way better
2006-12-13 12:26:45 · answer #6 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would you rather have your teath rot out or go to the dentist it dosen't hurt the longer you wait the worse your teath will hirt . .
the end
2006-12-13 09:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by sam_roxmysox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow um
all i have to say is
suck it up!
2006-12-13 09:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by 9buzz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hahahahhaa
2006-12-13 09:48:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋