teeth problem

Hoof_Hearted

I am intensely phobic, too. Has anyone tried hypnotherapy to lower the fear factor? Interested to see whether this has been successful for anyone.

Toothsmith

If you use the 'Forum Search' facility at the top of the page, you will find loads of similar threads going back years.

For example, if you type 'dentist' and 'hypnosis' into the box, you will get a good list of threads.

You could try 'dentist' and 'phobic', 'dental' and 'sedation' all sorts of variations, and you will get lots and lots of similar people asking similar questions, giving and getting very sensible suggestions and tips.

I've been answering questions like this on this forum for 5 1/2 years now. It does get a bit repetative!!

I don't mind, but the tools are there to find them all!

Dizzy_Ditzy

i had to have 2 teeth removed and as i was so nervous my dentist (who i did not like AT ALL) referred me to the local dental anaesthetic clinic- they were fab! I paid the band 2 fee (which i think was about £46) and was sedated- i might as well have had a general as i dont remember a thing about it, and when i came round properly, it was no worse than being happy drunk. Sadly i did get the hungover effect later though!

Ask around with people you know. Actually visit the dentists recommended and have a chat with people in the waiting room. I did that and have a very good dentist now. Then your dentist will be able to tell you your options.

Good luck :-)

adadme

I am suffering the same problem. And i'm quite boring about the dentist.

dogcat_2

Ha ha....you seem to have quite a following...very interesting. Strange how so many people are nervous of the dentist. I must admit that Iam also one of them! I have not been to see a dentist since I was 16....Im 50 now!....I was referred to the London Hospital Dental department when I was 10...that was the best thing that happened to me. I was referred because I punched out at a dentist. I must add...that it was not intentional..just reflex...I was sooo nervous. The only thing was I was no longer on there books once I reached 16 and they did not automatically refer me to another dentist. I know I must go...but I just can't...I come out in a cold sweat...just typing this and thinking about it makes me nervous. Good Luck with your search.

mandyc

Toothsmith wrote: »

'Watching' this thread isn't going to make the hole go away.

There have been very similar threads at regular intervals over the past few years, and there is no miraculous 'answer'.

At some point, you will need to go out and find yourself a dentist who will fix it for you.

You can either do it now, when you're not in pain, and have the luxury of time to look around and find a nice sympathetic practice with reasonable fees (Or even NHS). And because it hasn't got too bad, it will be cheaper to fix.

OR - you can hang on until the pain is keeping you awake at night, you're banging your head against the wall, and you'd gladly pay someone a couple of thousand pounds to just make it go away.

On that day, you will be at the mercy of the first dentist with a space in their appointment book, and common sense tells you that this (unless you're incredibly lucky) is probably NOT going to be the best dentist in the area.

Your choice.

Thank you so much. I have done it. Appointment 11.30 on Thursday.

I am a long time lurker but have never posted on these threads. I am not scared of the treatment, needles etc but I can't bear the thought of actually going to the dentist. One I'm there I'm OK.

The last occassion I went was over two years ago. I had an appointment for a six month check and hygenist. The appointments were cancelled as their water supply was cut off so the appointments were re-arranged for the following week but unfortunately as I was only booked with the hygenist not the dentist. Anyway, after that I couldn't bring myself to make another appointment - so stupid but if I am put on the spot and have to make the appointment face to face I'm OK but leave it to me to make a phone call and I can't do it and the longer I put it off the worse I get.

Anyway appointment made at a new dentist as I am going on holiday shortly and a filling as come out and I think one of my crowns is a bit wobbly.

Will now have a worrying couple of days and little sleep but once I get myself through the door I will be OK.

Thank again, Toothsmith, for making me see sense and make the call.