I have returned from the dentists having not been since I was about 19 or so and I am 34 now!, I needed a root-canal on my lower jaw and a broken wisdom tooth removed on my upper jaw. I decided to put my money where my mouth is and went private as the NHS i'd visited did not inspire my with confidence. I did opt for sedation but in the end the dentist said she'd only needed to sedate me a little bit and I was fine. So for all people that worry about it...Don't, the relief is a lot better than the pain of toothache and if you need sedation then ask for it but once they have numbed up your face you only feel a slight pulling and prodding and the slight nip of a tool. It is the mark of a good dentist to make you feel relaxed and i did. I will go there again for sure. Bottom line...Don't be afraid, as it is the fear of the unknown that is making you feel afraid not the dentist. I am really happy as up till now I was a real dental-phobe.
2006-12-15 06:37:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
pieman_21, I am really happy for me as well, however I now have one crown in a filling free mouth, oh yes and minus a widom tooth
2006-12-15 06:51:02 · update #1
Avalon, you may be right there...now how about that medal?
2006-12-15 07:03:53 · update #2
I think it's great that you've conquered your fear!
Congrats!
Just the the other answer said, keep going for regular visits!
Have your teeth cleaned every 6 months and brush and floss regularly! It's much easier to go for a cleaning than a root canal or extraction, huh??
Keep it up!!
Happy Holidays!!
2006-12-15 07:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Josi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My God, your mouth must have been a mess. Well, good for you. You've done it. Congratulations.
Don't stop now. Keep going to have checkups every 6 months.
2006-12-15 06:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Done to you, it makes you wonder why did you wait so long before plucking up the courage.
2006-12-15 06:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you want a medal...you men are such wimps..i have been a dental nurse for 25 years and men definitely make the worse patients
2006-12-15 06:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it was like having a tooth pulled reading your question (only joking well done)
2006-12-15 06:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well done...a gold blue peter badge for you
2006-12-15 06:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by captain jack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so impressed with people like you. Thanks for sharing your experience!! Cheers Have a great xmas!!!
2006-12-15 06:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Andriod 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the real world where real men are not afraid of the dentist.
2006-12-15 06:40:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tracker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im happy for you! you dork!
2006-12-15 06:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by pieman_21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋