Does anyone else fear the dentist?!
Question: Does anyone else fear the dentist.?
I had a lot of dental work done by the time that I was nine. I have a cavity now (from prior bad dental work..filling fell out) and I don't want to go..it doesn't hurt yet...but I know it will eventually. I had three root canals....3. Big painful needles stuck into my gums...drills...yeah, I think I have a phobia. Does anyone else fear the dentist.? Or just don't want to go and avoid it by all means necessary.?Health Question & Answer
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Why don't you go to a sedation dentist.? This helps with your anxiety-everyone has phobias-some people have fear of flying etc.
Look online for a sedation dentist in you area.Health Question & Answer
Look online for a sedation dentist in you area.Health Question & Answer
I had a phobia of it until very recently. I switched dentists, and now after the initial shot I don't feel any pain during fillings. The root canal didn't hurt near as much as it used to. Maybe you could find a new dentists.? You can look up reviews about dentists in your area and choose the one with the best record. Maybe this will help you feel less nervousHealth Question & Answer
I hate going, too. I know it's necessary but having orthodontic work done for 8 years and some slight surgery on one tooth I know I have to do it. But, yeah, I dread it. Especially the needles.Health Question & Answer