I went to the dentist last Wednesday and all went well,
I went back on Thursday and after they injected me with
the novacaine, I had a panic attack right there ! Apparantely,
it contains adrenaline, and I'm already on meds for anxiety,
but this had never happened before ! Now I have to go back
tomorrow at 1:00 pm ! I'm just plain terrified now !
2007-06-04 12:37:12 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Let the dentist know your fears they should be able to help. Now a days we should not be as frightened as we once were. They are now taught to be more sensitive and encouraging! We should never be afraid to go... I say full steam ahead Fran keep your pearly whites in that condition!
2007-06-04 12:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have panic attacks as well, and going to the dentist is a major freak out event for me.
Here's what I do to stay calm: I hold a coin in my hand (preferably a quarter or half dollar), and tap it on the armrest or continuously flip it with my fingers. I keep my mind focused of the noise of it on the arm rest, or the motion of it flipping in my hand. Then, you don't really think about being in a dentist office.
Hope this helps and best of luck to you!
2007-06-04 12:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Erato 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take your iPod or similar device And figure out the worst thing that can happen to you, and be OK with it.
You will be fine. I have had 5 years of braces, and 6 mouth operations. No matter what yougo through, it probably won't be longer than 1/2-1 hour.
2007-06-04 12:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take a light pain pill before I go, this way I don't get upset.
Just the thought of dentists can do it.
2007-06-04 12:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by nemesis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took a gravol a half hour before I went. I wore my Ipod, and cranked it. Also, deep breaths...in through the nose, hold it for 5 seconds, and let it out slowly through the mouth. It works for me every time. Good luck.
2007-06-04 12:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Tiilynn♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No matter what, you're going to have to go because your parents are going to make you go. There's nothing you can change about that. I'd just advise you to let yourself know that you're not going to a slaughterhouse or anything deathly.
2007-06-04 12:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by [×♣×] [Dαηïèllε] [×♣×] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG I'm so sorry It is hard to say but you do need to get your teeth fix so it is important so just keep calm think of when it over your teeth going to look good or feel good
2007-06-04 12:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by Brooklynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell them you have a fear and they will more than likely cater to you. my dad was petrified but the technician was really gentle and they even gave him a lavender heat wrap for his neck. relax and dont think about it until tomorrow.
2007-06-04 12:42:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have the dentist prescribe you a mild sedative beforehand.
2007-06-04 12:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by collynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you just have to stay calm. yeah i know it's not pleasant to go the dentist but STAY calm and i'm sure all will go well
2007-06-04 12:44:15 · answer #10 · answered by Hunny b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋