How to stop being scared of the dentist?!


Question: How to stop being scared of the dentist.?
I am getting another tooth pulled out tommorow (Grrrrr!). I already had one taken out on Tuesday. I forgot how scared I was of getting my teeth pulled out. Not so much the pulling, more so the injections. I admit, last time, I started to get nervous for some reason or the other and tears started to roll down my face. Mind you, dentist didn't really help who asked me why I crying. :l How do you stop being scared.?Health Question & Answer


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Hello toffeebear15,

The injections, or rather shots, are to help you throughout the operation, or visit if you prefer. They numb your mouth area (you probably know, just retelling.)

I could see that you are scared of needles, or generally vaccines. Vaccines and those dental shots are to help you, so don't be scared.

Here is how I go to the dentist and don't be scared: think of it as something to remove your stress. Some people like me actually do like the feeling of the shots because of the stress I get from my sister (please don't tell my sister =D.)

What I recommend you to is: orthodontists are to help you. Just think of them in their underclothes. This doesn't help me because I laugh, but helps a lot of people. If this doesn't help, just be cool and tell your friend/family/relative to buy you a treat (no ice cream, just noodles or anything that is healthy and goes with your doctor's suggested meal for the day.) If you like video games, play video games after. I bet you can pass the level you want, because you'll be hyper when you pop that door open.

Hope this helps you,

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