What can i do about my fear of the dentist!?!
Question: What can i do about my fear of the dentist!!?
ok i never really had a problem with the dentist
although i didn't like going i didn't dread going
but anyways, november of 07 my mom took me to the dentist for a check up and everything went fine untill the dentist started tapping my teath with some pointy instrument!. she apparentally tapped about 2 teeth and i was in so much pain!.
it turns out i have a cavity!.
when i went back to the dentist to have it fixed i broke down in tears and the dentist refused to work on my mouth!. so my mom had to get me a new dentist and the same thing happend, in the past 7 months ive been to over 5 different dentists and they won't work on my mouth because they fear i might move or do something and i can get hurt =[
i really really want my cavity fixed but since the dentist tapped my tooth im scared to let another dentist touch my mouth, ive lost all my trust in dentists now since that has happend
my mom keeps yelling at me cause she keeps having to find new dentists!.
im 15 so i look ridiculous crying in the waiting room or in the dentists room!.
anyways my new appointment is with yet another dentist
what can i do
i really need some help!
thanks
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although i didn't like going i didn't dread going
but anyways, november of 07 my mom took me to the dentist for a check up and everything went fine untill the dentist started tapping my teath with some pointy instrument!. she apparentally tapped about 2 teeth and i was in so much pain!.
it turns out i have a cavity!.
when i went back to the dentist to have it fixed i broke down in tears and the dentist refused to work on my mouth!. so my mom had to get me a new dentist and the same thing happend, in the past 7 months ive been to over 5 different dentists and they won't work on my mouth because they fear i might move or do something and i can get hurt =[
i really really want my cavity fixed but since the dentist tapped my tooth im scared to let another dentist touch my mouth, ive lost all my trust in dentists now since that has happend
my mom keeps yelling at me cause she keeps having to find new dentists!.
im 15 so i look ridiculous crying in the waiting room or in the dentists room!.
anyways my new appointment is with yet another dentist
what can i do
i really need some help!
thanks
Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You sound like a great candidate for a pediatric dentist!. Pediatric dentists specialize in children and adolescents with fear!. They have many techniques to tackle the type of fear you have!. You may benefit from:
1!. Nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas)!. This does not put you to sleep, but will help you relax and cope with the appointment!. But nitrous oxide will only work with some cooperation from you!. You will need to tell yourself to relax and to breathe deeply!.
2!. Oral conscious sedation!. This is a liquid medication that you drink to help you relax!. Again, you will not fall asleep, but will feel very intoxicated!. Since you are already 15 years old, this may not be a good option!. Younger children tend to respond better to oral conscious sedation!.
3!. IV sedation!. The general anesthesiologist will place an IV in your arm and make you fall asleep with medication!. You will wake up when the entire procedure is done!.
I would try with nitrous oxide first because it sounds like you really want to cooperate, but that your emotions get the better of you!. The great thing with nitrous oxide is that it increases your pain threshold, which means it takes more stimulus to create pain!. It will also make your mom happier because it is much cheaper than the other two alternatives!. Also, keep in mind that not all pediatric dentists provide all 3 services!. You may want to call ahead of time to find out what services they can provide!.
Lastly, I would encourage you to have this cavity filled soon before it becomes a larger problem!.
Good luck!
I've included a source for you to find a pediatric dentist in your area!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
1!. Nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas)!. This does not put you to sleep, but will help you relax and cope with the appointment!. But nitrous oxide will only work with some cooperation from you!. You will need to tell yourself to relax and to breathe deeply!.
2!. Oral conscious sedation!. This is a liquid medication that you drink to help you relax!. Again, you will not fall asleep, but will feel very intoxicated!. Since you are already 15 years old, this may not be a good option!. Younger children tend to respond better to oral conscious sedation!.
3!. IV sedation!. The general anesthesiologist will place an IV in your arm and make you fall asleep with medication!. You will wake up when the entire procedure is done!.
I would try with nitrous oxide first because it sounds like you really want to cooperate, but that your emotions get the better of you!. The great thing with nitrous oxide is that it increases your pain threshold, which means it takes more stimulus to create pain!. It will also make your mom happier because it is much cheaper than the other two alternatives!. Also, keep in mind that not all pediatric dentists provide all 3 services!. You may want to call ahead of time to find out what services they can provide!.
Lastly, I would encourage you to have this cavity filled soon before it becomes a larger problem!.
Good luck!
I've included a source for you to find a pediatric dentist in your area!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am so sorry you had a bad experience!. Could your dentist prescribe something to help calm you down!? Fear is not logical and I know that you understand that waiting to have your tooth fixed is not the best plan, either!. Some dentists have better chair side manners than others!. Look for someone who specializes in phobic patients!. Try 1-800-DENTISTS!. They may be able to refer you to someone who can understand and treat you!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I love the dentist personaly they make polite conversation and clean your teeth but the problem you have dosent ppl,y to that!. BUT HEAR THIS IF YOU DONT GET YOUR CAVITY FILLED NOW IT CAN TURN INTO A ROOT CANAL AND THOSE THINGS ARE LIKE BREAKING BONES EXCEPT IN YOUR MOUTH! so tell thm to put extra nummer in or prepare for a terrible disaster size pain!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Theres no easy way other than just confronting it and just getting it done with, but if its a real problem ask them to give u LaughingGas its a gas that make u kinda sleepy and you wont feel anything at all while they fix it ( ive had it before its like ur sorta dreaming )!. Or just ask them to numb it by using medicine (itll usually be a needle to the gums)!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
Really!.!.!.!.5 different dentists!? And they ALL were unable to help you!?
You need to go see a pediatric (childrens) dentist!.!.!.!.they help little kids like you all the time, and know what to do!.!.!.!.!.
P!.S!., Stop reading all these horror stories on YA and working yourself up, you are doing it to yourself by reading all this and asking here!.!.!.!.,that is what you will get here!.!.!.!.!.get off the computer and do some quiet reading for fun, or TV and just get your mind off of it!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to go see a pediatric (childrens) dentist!.!.!.!.they help little kids like you all the time, and know what to do!.!.!.!.!.
P!.S!., Stop reading all these horror stories on YA and working yourself up, you are doing it to yourself by reading all this and asking here!.!.!.!.,that is what you will get here!.!.!.!.!.get off the computer and do some quiet reading for fun, or TV and just get your mind off of it!.!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
try sedative dentistry!. There are specialized dentists who put their patients "under" or knock them out to do dentistry work!. It is for patients who are afraid of the dentist, like you!. Search for one in your area!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
talk to the dentist and ask if you can get some exstra novacane so you wont feel any thing just try to think of how good it will feel once its gone, thats what got me through it when i was younger :))) good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
A lot of people have a fear of dentists!. The best way to handle it is to tackle your fear!. Make yourself go!. Not all dentists are the same!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
get them to numb it first before sticking the "expolorer" in and poking!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
Disgraceful - those dentists!. I hope this once works out better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
confront him, and say be less scary pl0x!!1!1!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am 20 and also scared of the dentist!. Everyone's answers are great (as long as you live in a place where those services are offered!.) They aren't offered in my area so I like to bring my MP3 and turn it up while I am there!. I find that it relaxes me and normally the dentist won't mind!. Also talk to your dentist about your fear (my dentist knew about mine since I was little)!. Find someway that relaxes you (for me music, because a) I love music and b) my fear is of the drill)!. Then get the extra sedative or service in the other answers!.
Good luck! Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good luck! Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm 45 and i'm petrified of the dentist and i need much work done!. all it takes is one bad experience and you never forget it!. i have found that many dentist now cater to people that are fearful!. some give you just a small amount of nitrous oxide to help you relax!. others actually put in an iv and give you medication that puts you in a twilight sleep!. you are young so they may not want to try the last things i mentioned, but when your mom makes your appointment , make sure she mentions your fear and i'm sure they will do all they can to make it a pleasant experience as possible for you!. Good luck and I hope you have a positive experience this time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
hey
im 15 btw!.
i used to be deathly afraid of the dentist!.
i was kicked out of 3 dental offices bc i knew at a young age i did not want to be sedated for anything unless absolutley nessacary!.
to beat the fear/anxiety of going to the dentist i always had a comfort thing and my mom with me cuz i was petrified!.
i always wore like my coat or had a certain shirt on cuz it was comforting!.
a couple years ago after like 10 or 12 different dentist my mom and dad were at their final straw and said this is the last dentist b4 we go to sleep dentistry!. so i went through the appt!. the only thing had problems with the x-rays!. but as soon as i met the dentist he expressed how he had fears with the dentist when he was my age!. he made me feel safe and comfortable!. i will not let another dentist touch my mouth unless absolutely nessacary!.
as far as being scared just share that with the dentist and really stress it to him or her!.
lets say i have had a lot of really bad and unprofessional dentst!. i went to a pediatic dentist when i was like 6 and they even told me not to come back!.
i hope i helped!.
if u have any more questions u can msg me!.
good luck!.
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im 15 btw!.
i used to be deathly afraid of the dentist!.
i was kicked out of 3 dental offices bc i knew at a young age i did not want to be sedated for anything unless absolutley nessacary!.
to beat the fear/anxiety of going to the dentist i always had a comfort thing and my mom with me cuz i was petrified!.
i always wore like my coat or had a certain shirt on cuz it was comforting!.
a couple years ago after like 10 or 12 different dentist my mom and dad were at their final straw and said this is the last dentist b4 we go to sleep dentistry!. so i went through the appt!. the only thing had problems with the x-rays!. but as soon as i met the dentist he expressed how he had fears with the dentist when he was my age!. he made me feel safe and comfortable!. i will not let another dentist touch my mouth unless absolutely nessacary!.
as far as being scared just share that with the dentist and really stress it to him or her!.
lets say i have had a lot of really bad and unprofessional dentst!. i went to a pediatic dentist when i was like 6 and they even told me not to come back!.
i hope i helped!.
if u have any more questions u can msg me!.
good luck!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com
I know how much getting work on your teeth can hurt, and hopefully u never have to experience a root canal!. Now that hurts!. Its really all mental, take an ipod or mp3 player with you when u go 2 da dentist in order to take ur mind off the pain ur about to go through, but as for the pain itself you just have to try and take it!. Squeeze the hell out of the arm rests or something!. Theres nothing wrong with crying, but as for the dentists refusing to work on u JUST for crying, u really need someone better!. Www@Answer-Health@Com