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I'm afraid to ask for nitrus because I'm so sick of needles. Also, I'm scared to ask for the pain medicine you can't get over the counter because I don't want to be seen as a "junkie" Any offers of advice?

2007-05-21 03:46:50 · 7 answers · asked by T-Bass 1 in Health Dental

7 answers

If you get stressed out going to the dentist, just ask for nitrous...it will relax you. If you have a very small cavity, perhaps you could have them try to do it without a shot. You can always change your mind but the nitrous should relax you enough to let them try it. Why do you want prescription pain medication? Take a couple extra strength Tylenol & it should alieviate your pain.

2007-05-21 04:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by Deanna 1 · 0 0

I understand this "white coat" fear. Think of it as being honest. The D.D.S. or M.D. for that matter are there to help YOU! Unless you have allergies, there is no reason to not get whatever you AND the doc feel that you need to get healthy.

Having said that, ask for the nitrous. After the work, if over the counter doesn't work after 24 hours of pain or discomfort, then call and discuss narcotics--that's what they're made for--pain management. No danger of being a junkie--the doc knows how many to to give to "get you over the hump". Also about needles, if you must go this route, use music or relaxation tapes in the chair. Visualization could get you through some moments of temporary discomfort.

Relax!!! If you have or need any med for anxiety, then take it or get it. You must go in w/ a positive, fairly relaxed state of mind. Taking care of your health is a life long thing. Be pro-active, confident, honest, and positive.

Finally, make sure you TOTALLY trust your docs AND their staff! And, go in the a.m.

Yours,
Sharky

2007-05-21 11:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Sharky 1 · 0 0

You need to have a 'good talk' with your dentist ... you're 'sick of needles' (and possibly afraid of them) and you also don't want to experience 'extreme pain' after your procedure ... and your dentist really 'needs to know' this about you. I have NEVER met a dentist who wasn't willing to 'listen' to a patient ... although one who treated my son REFUSED to give him a 'pain medication' because he said I was 'an addict' ... which I wasn't, and all I had asked was 'What can I give him to relieve his pain?' before his procedure because he wasn't able to sleep or eat properly due to an 'abcess' ... I didn't even ask for a 'prescription' ... so that was 'that one dentist' and not 'most dentist's' ... who are very WILLING to 'listen' because they really do 'care' about their patients ... so be OPEN AND HONEST and don't think you're being a 'wimp' or 'acting like a junkie' ...

2007-05-21 11:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0 0

Unless you are a junky or look like a junky, I doubt a dentist would think you are. You are like most people, a chicken. I am one too, so no biggie

2007-05-21 10:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by phantom_texas_ranger 2 · 0 0

If you're scared that the dentist will think you are a junkie then you probably are.

Why are you scared? That makes no sense.

2007-05-21 10:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ask for topical gel. This is similar to ora-jel, and it makes the injection less of a discomfort.

2007-05-21 10:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0 0

Your best bet would probably be to call a dentist (even if it's not yours) and ask for their advice on the matter. The following sites contain a LOT of really helpful listings.

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2007-05-21 17:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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