Why do I feel sick when the dentist x-rays my teeth?!
Question:
Why do I feel sick when the dentist x-rays my teeth?
Ok, I'm getting a dentist appointment finally tomorrow. I haven't been there for, like a year or two and I am terrified. I need an appointment because one of my wisdom teeth is impacted and there's also a cyst there =/ I am scared of the x-rays they do, when they put the thing in my mouth I start to feel like I want to throw up. I hate that feeling! Also the last time I had a tooth taken out, even with the numbing it hurt like hell =( How can I calm down during these procedures?
Answers:
You have a sensitive gag reflex. There are techniques they can do to help relieve that. Explain to the assistant before she begins taking your x-rays. You can also try to breathe deeply. Tell the dentist also that you're difficult to numb so he or she knows to give a couple extra injections.