realling scared

Blackpool_Saver

What about asking the dr for something like oxazepam to relax you a little.....

Magnolia

I am now 56 and had a really nasty experience when I was 8 years old - stopped me from regularly attending the dentist for the rest of my life. Now at my age things are beginning to fall off and when a front tooth broke my hand was forced. I found myself a NHS dentist and off I went - pooping myself with every step.

I met my dentist and she sat and chatted with me for a little while. I told her my story and assured her that I was terrified and hadn't slept very well for a couple of nights with worry. She patted my hand and played to my insecurity and did the checkup and temporary repair to my front tooth (which was dead BTW).

I needed an extraction of a cracked and beyond repair tooth. This saw real panic in me as my bad experience all them years ago was with an extraction. The appointment was made and once there she did the injection and all the time she was reassuring me that I was doing very well. This might sound as if she was patronising me but she wasn't at all. She took the tooth out with no struggle and no pain. Once the tooth was out I just burst into tears! She was mortified that she had upset me. Not one bit said I - I have just been so wound up about everything and the fact that there was no pain or struggle was such a relief that my reaction was tears. The only bit that hurt - and that was only a little sting - was the injection.

Place your trust in the dentist and tell them how you feel and you will be able to speak with them and gain some trust.

Not all dentists are butchers. Modern dentistry has moved on so much in the last 50 years that there is no need for pain or misery.

Just talk to your dentist!

splicecom

Thanks again everyone. Nerves really kicking in now because my appointment is at 4.20pm but I know I would feel a whole lot worse if I hadnt posted on here. Let you know how I get on.....

Stompa

splicecom wrote: »

Thanks again everyone. Nerves really kicking in now because my appointment is at 4.20pm but I know I would feel a whole lot worse if I hadnt posted on here. Let you know how I get on.....

One other tip, go for an early morning appointment - then you don't spend all day worrying about it!

splicecom

Stompa wrote: »

One other tip, go for an early morning appointment - then you don't spend all day worrying about it!

I wish!!
I dont want to use up my holidays at work so I am just finishing early. Also dont think I would be very good at answering the phone with a gammy mouth!

splicecom

Hello all,

I went to the dentist last night....and lived to tell the tale. The sense of relief when I walked out was amazing!!! My dentist must been having a bad day when I first met her because she was really nice. Really put me at ease and the treatment didnt hurt at all. Hurting a bit todaythough but nothing that a few Ibuprofen arnt sorting out. Still got a lot more work to be done and im not looking forward to it but feel so much better. Thanks agin everyone.

McKneff

:T thanks for the update, you have probably given a lot of other people the courage to go for it.

Bet yure really proud of yourself and so you should be.:T

Magnolia

What a brave bunny you are (((hugs))) Now relax and enjoy the experience. If you have any concerns or questions about future treatment then discuss it with your dentist.

They are human after all - I think - is that right Toothsmith?:p

krona

apologise for tagging on to this thread but cannot seem to post, question for toothsmith really, I have a sensitive tooth which is getting worse and now paining when not just hot or cold foods etc, finally decided to go get filling in it taken out (done less than 9 months ago), the dentist gave me loads of inejctions 8-10 probably lost count, numbed up from ear to chin and water from drill just set pain off and could not tolerate. I have read this sometimes happens if ph of nerve has changed, I am sort of assuming I may end up needing a root canal, but how on earth can I get this done if they cannot numb, is removal of small molar less painful? or should I try and keep tooth at all costs, the plan for now is antibiotics for a week and have another go in 2 weeks, problem is the tooth next to it needs filling as well, some advice /thoughts appreciated. today my jaw is so tender from all the injections but happy to have another go if its likely to work, ???????

Toothsmith

They're not like that forever.

The nerve will calm down, and then it shouldn't be too much trouble.