Root canal?

Question

Okay, so I just found out that I have to get a root canal. One: I hate detisst, doctors, hospitals anything to do with medical stuff. I hate surgeries, operations you name it, I hate it. Luckly while they do this I have to be put to sleep for my own good and theres 9trust me you don't want me to get into detail). Put to put me to sleep I have to take an IV. I can hardly stand watching someone get a shot anywhere. I HATE anything to do with puntering skin something coming in or out of me. Yes by now you must think that I am a very hateful person but Really anything to do with health involving midical or go-2-skool 4 it stuff is somthing I cry very easy over. When the dentist told me I had to bite myself, until my hand began to bleed to keep from crying. If that isn't enough, my left side of my face is swollen due 2 that danmed infection. Thabkfully antibiotics have taken it down. Thank-you Christ. So if theres anything that I can do 2 calm my verves cause I will start balling right-

there and it will not be pretty. I am so scared just writing this I'm getting scared and shaking. PLz answer. Thank-you so much.

Answer 1

Some people will get anti-anxiety pills prescribed for phobias like this. I have patients w/ this problem their regular docs prescribe anti-anxiety meds for them to take when they have these really stressful times.

Answer 2

You're going to be put to sleep with an IV so you won't feel a thing. I've had several root canals, never had to be put to sleep. It's not as bad as some say it is. Ask your dr. for anti anxiety med prior to the procedure, and ask for nitrous oxide while they are starting your IV. Odds are, you won't remember a thing.

Answer 3

honestly, root canals are not bad at all. the worst part is holding your mouth open for that long. you really dont feel anything. ask for laughing gas before hand