What should I do to get my mind of before and during this. I did get a needle before. A very log time ago, I kind of remember how it feels.But I just keep worrying about it. Please answer back quick! I need to know!!!
2007-03-28 10:32:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Closing your eyes is the best way. Your dentist will put a cotton swab with a local anesthetic on your gum to numb it a little before he uses the needle. You'll probably still feel the stick of the needle (what dentists like to call "a pinch" and that's usually what it feels like), but that part will be over in a few seconds. Think about what you're going to do later on, to keep your mind off it, if you want.
2007-03-28 10:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do is prepare myself with some of my best memories..
It can be a roadtrip you took with family or friends
or a night out at dinner that you had the best convo with all your friends with
Perhaps a movie
or thinking of a time you had in a great relationship.
When they get the needle ready ( i've had to have A LOT of Iv's lately) I think of when I first brough home my chihuahua and he would growl and sneak up on his baby stuffed animals).It creates a pleasant memory in my mind and when they poke me, i try my hardest to continue thinking of the many laughs I'd get out of watching him do this...and wham, bam its over
They will numb it too, so that helps!
Good luck..and remember, its a small price to pay to get the pain/procedure done & over with!
2007-03-28 17:42:54 · answer #2 · answered by DeepTranslation09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know it really isn't that bad. the further in the needle goes the worse it gets.
just believe in him. stare at his face and concentrate on every line he has, the color of his eyes, etc. you will soon realize that the needle is out and your gums are on their way of becomming very numb.
you can also, dig your fingers into the chair at the same time, it works.
2007-04-01 13:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask if they have that foam that numbs your gum before you get the shot. listen to music with headphones and you won't feel as much.
2007-03-28 17:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look away and dont watch, make your mind busy and force yourself to be mentally busy, think of where your going for holiday, relax, pretend your not there, it wont hurt i promise, if you do that, most important, look away
2007-03-28 17:43:33 · answer #5 · answered by fast eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST DONT LOOK AT IT THAT IS WHAT I DO BECAUSE I JUST GOT ONE I HAD TO GET A ROOT CANAL
2007-03-28 17:54:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋