I have to go to the dentist 1 week from tomorrow, over spring break. Iam extremely scared of the dentist/ the tools they use etc. at the office. It hurts so much, even talking about it right now hurts. The mention of being forced to the dentist makes me cry. My parents are making me go, so I need some way to get out of it. I'm just having my teeth cleaned, but to me, it feels like a root canal, without the shot stuff. Is there anyway I can get out of it? iam not yet a minor, but can I take valium or something else before it to keep me pain free? Can they totally knock me out before hand, with the anesthetic they use in surguery?? You can ask any of my past dentists, iam NOT an easy patient!
2007-03-25 11:43:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I thought that a minor was OVER 18. So yes, I am a minor. Whats that stuff they can give you in a pill to make you feel dopey? Not valium, something else?
2007-03-25 12:41:21 · update #1
I am a HUGE chicken when it comes to the dentist. I didn't go for three years and when I did go I had to have six teeth pulled out cuz they were rotten so you should go!! Some ideas that work for me before I go are:
- taking 2 advil an hour before appointment to help with any pain
- bringing my mp3 player or cd player with me and turning it up as soon as the dentist brings out the tools
- having a friend pick me up when I am done. We usually go out for a walk if I feel up to it or watch a movie. It helps to get through it if you are happy about what happens after the appointment is over!
Hope these ideas help!! Please go to the dentist. Before you have to get your teeth pulled or a root canal!
2007-03-25 12:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jocelyn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your dentist's office and request a prescription for Valium or some other effective tranquilizer. It's not at all uncommon a problem. I know someone who, when she goes to the dentist, gets a prescription of 3 pills. She takes 2 the night before, and one while in the car on the way to the app't. Of course you need to arrange transportation, etc. etc. since you won't be able to drive.
2007-03-25 11:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by davidepeden 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 15:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by kindle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax… everyone hates to go to dentist. Maybe you could take 2 or 3 Tylenol with extra strength pills about 30 min before going to see your dentist. You probably will not feel anything for short time. That would help me. Hope you will find a way to help you… you will be ok, just try to relax and don’t try think about your dentist apt.
2007-03-25 11:56:02 · answer #4 · answered by LLL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some dentists do give laughing gas to knock ya out but not all and not usually and yes actually when i go my doctor prescribes me valium before i have a dentist appopintment if u already have valium then yeah take a pill before ya go itll calm ya down
2007-03-25 11:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i use to be that way when i use to go to the dentist. But just think about it like this, just ask them to show you the tools and what it does. takin` a step at a time, but getting your teeth cleaned can`t be bad. i get mine everything 3 months. Just let them know that you are kind of scared, i`m sure they`ll do somthing to help you out.
2007-03-25 12:10:45 · answer #6 · answered by Wasabi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can talk to your dentist about a sedative they can prescribe when you go. You need to find a dentist that doesn't make you so uncomfortable. I was like you too. But I found this Dr. and he is the best . I'm not afraid anymore.
2007-03-25 11:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by Rose 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU'RE "NOT YET A MINOR" HOW OLD ARE YOU? IF YOUR PARENTS ARE TAKING YOU THERE AND YOU'RE YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OLD, YOU ARE IN FACT A MINOR,AND SHOULD GO TO SEE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST. MANY PROBLEMS THAT ADULTS EXPERIENCE CAN BE AVOIDED BY VISITING THE DENTIST WHEN YOU'RE YOUNG. GO TO THE DENTIST.
2007-03-25 12:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call the office tell tham you have to nitrious. It will make it so you can tolerate it. They can, after you are goofy on the nitrious, numb you to clean you if need that also.
You can also tell them you need valium to come. They are used to it. Don't worry you are not alone.
2007-03-25 12:18:02 · answer #9 · answered by Oneria2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO!!Take care of your teeth now so that you won't need the painful stuff like a root canal in 20 years!!
2007-03-25 11:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋