i've never been to the dentist and i'm 16 years old..?

Question

my mom never took me to the dentist because she has a big phobia of it and now the phobia's on me. i'm finally going to tomorrow and i'm kinda scared.. should i be scared or will it be alright? i need some encouragement and advice!

Answer 1

There is no reason for you to be afraid of seeing your dentist, even after all this time. It's never too late to begin dental care to ensure that you have a beautiful smile with healthy teeth and gums that will be with you for the rest of your life.

Tomorrow will consist of a consultation, an examination, x rays and perhaps a cleaning, depending on what your appointment was scheduled for.

Cleaning your teeth does not hurt and it helps us to determine the condition of your teeth, bone and tissue just below the gum line. The x rays these days are so much easier due to digital equipment and technology, you will be able to see your teeth and bones with any defects or decay areas being visible to you on the computer screen. It's good that you are going to the dentist now so you can be sure to take care of the small problems before they become big problems. Those big problems are the ones that many patients "create" phobias from. You won't have anything done without it being discussed thoroughly with you and your parent before the work is done, in most cases the procedure will be scheduled at a later date. Relax and listen to the advice they give you and ask any question that you may have about your dental health.

Now is the time for you to build a lasting relationship with your dentist and his dental team, they are there to work with you, helping you to maintain healthy teeth for many years to come. Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

ask for nitro oxide and you won't even care.

And the first visit they usually just clean you and xray you and there isn't any pain in that.

Could it hurt? well yes it could, but the only pain I can think of is from the needle, not the drilling. And the needle really only hurts when they have to work on the top teeth, if they do they will sometimes have to give you the shot in the roof of your mouth and that feels like someone pinching the crap out of you. But hey, once its done you don't feel anything afterwards so don't worry.... and again if you get a dentist that give gas you won't care, they could set a fire on your crotch and you'ld still smile.

Answer 4

I frequently see adult patients who have never been to the dentist. More times than not, their fear is the biggest problem! Unless you are in severe pain and have something that needs to be treated immediately, your visit will be very routine.

Usually at a first visit, you get xrays done of all your teeth, the dentist or hygienist cleans your teeth, and the dentist performs a thorough examination of all your teeth. Using the xrays and the physical exam of your teeth together, the dentist diagnoses any problems you have with your teeth. You will have the opportunity to discuss any treatments you may need before anything is done. If you have decayed teeth that need to be filled, you will come back for another appointment to get those done. By the way, you need to have parental permission to have any work done on your teeth. One of your parents should go with you to your appointment.

My advice is to treat your first visit to the dentist as you do a first visit with any new doctor. You may not know everything that's going to happen, but you can ask any questions you need to feel comfortable with what's happening. Once you know what's going on, you won't be nervous any more.

Answer 5

well... when i went to the dentist for the first time I was a bit scared as well... It's the way everyone's dentist story begins.
No need to fear, we've all been trough that. And i'm sure you're twice as stronger as any of us.
So just go ahead! And smile on the way there!

Answer 6

I'm going to be more honest than these people: it's very likely that it will hurt, especially if the dentist is too rough when they clean your teeth or if the X-ray thing cuts the underside of your tongue. Just keep in mind that it probably won't hurt as much as the things that could happen to your teeth if you don't see a dentist. Pain inflicted by a dentist is usually slightly less awful than pain inflicted by tooth decay...

Answer 7

im also 16 and sometimes im scared to go to the dentist, but its not that bad...especially if you have a nice dentist to talk to while they're working on your mouth.
after you get back from the dentist tomorrow you'll be wondering what you were so afraid of. it'll be fine

Answer 8

there's nothing to be afraid of. they'll clean your teeth and get all of the tarter off. and trust me, you'll have a ton of tarter if you've never been to the dentist. and if you happen to have cavitites, it's not a big deal. they'll put in fillings and you'll be on your way. that's better than losing your teeth, which might happen if you never go to the dentist.

Answer 9

Go, You'll be fine. . .its mind over matter.

Tell the Dr. and his assistant what you've told us and they should bend over backwards to make sure your dental experience is as comfortable as humanly possible.

if not, please find one that is. Don't let your former circumstance and your mom's phobia keep you from better health. Oral or otherwise.

p.s. I agree "ask for the Nitrous Oxide" (laughing gas!!) and you'll be doing better than fine. If not they can Rx some Valium or something for you, as long as you have a driver.

Answer 10

you'll be fine just relax and breathe. going to the dentist is really not that scary. if you still feel nervous tell the dentist and he can probably give u some laughing gas or something to relax you.