Fear Of The Dentist

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deb1:
Maybe your early memories of dentists were positive. I think that taking your child to a dentist that specializes in dealing with children is very important. My kids actually enjoy going to the dentist.
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Maybe, but I would rather put up with a little pain, needle, drill or otherwise, than the pain of a throbbing jaw.
Plus losing my thumb at 5-1/2 in a boating accident probably, puts pain in to perspective for me, although over 40 years ago, that pain was something else, and I see it like it was yesterday.
Your right a dentist that is good with children would be better, I brought my terrified daughter to a dentist.
She was terrified of needles, so the dentist stood behing her so she couldn’t see the needle, he talked the talk, and the needle was in and out in a flash.
She couldn’t believe she felt no pain, plus the needles are micro fine compared to years ago.
Unfortunately fear builds up in the mind and it’s hard to dispel, but I’d rather put up with, like I said a few minutes discomfort, than weeks of pain from a throbbing jaw.

Why do dentists ask you questions when your jaw is frozen, they have your mouth packed with cotton wool tubes ?
Then they ask you a question that requires more than a nod of the head or a simple yes or no, :rolleyes: it all comes out ga- ga anyway, but for some reason they seem to understand.
I’m thinking imagine trying to recite a litany with all that stuff in my mouth.
 
My stomach gets into knots, my teeth grind, I feel faint, my heart races…All at the mere mention of the word dentist…
 
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joshua1:
My stomach gets into knots, my teeth grind, I feel faint, my heart races…All at the mere mention of the word dentist…
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I have only been to the dentist a couple times in my life, but I have never had any problems.

I am lucky enough that I have never had to have anything other than my wisdom teeth pulled. My now husband went with me and held my hand. I didn’t mind it to much especially once I had been gassed. I think he had the hard part, he had to make sure I didn’t run and he had to put up with me crying before. Although I did feel bad for the dentist cause I bit him and I couldn’t feel that my mouth wasn’t open. It took me about three tries before he got his thumb out.

I didn’t like the needle though. It was the worst part of it. Which still amazes me. But then again the dentist didn’t react like the one when I was little.
 
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MGEISING:
Anyone out there AFRAID OF DENTISTS? :eek: :eek:

I am petrified. All my fears come from when I was young.

Anyone try SEDATION DENTISTRY? I am so scared, but I have to go — I want to have a great smile.

Any advise or other feelings people have. Am I alone? :confused: :confused:
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Terrified!

I finally went a few years ago, but chose Sedation dentistry - I knew I’d need it.
I took a pill an hour before my appointment, and had to have a ride to the Dr. and home.

It does not put you to sleep, but seriously relaxes you, and you don’t remember anything. I had a friend take me home, and she said we talked the whole way home, and even stopped at a store along the way - but I don’t remember a thing.

They are able to do alot of work in fewer appointments, which is a big plus if the terror has kept you from the dentist for a long time. Too much time, and you could need a root canal and/or crowns.

Another plus, is that I have been able to go back without sedation or gas for regular cleanings. And my fear has lessened with each visit.

I’ve discovered that one big factor in my fear was the length of time without a visit.

MC
 
I haven’t been in 8 years myself–ever since I was on my own. I despise laughing gas, and would never breathe it in. So, that’s probably why I’m afraid of dentists. I really, really, should go see one, and have been considering looking into the sedation dentistry. I don’t really have dental insurance, though, and am also afraid of the costs of going to the dentist!
 
Sedation Dentistry would be the only way for me as well. Just thinking about it has given me a headache. You would probably have to give me a valium just to get me through the door.
 
When I was about ten, I believe, I required a LOT of fillings (inherited bad teeth from my father). It took a couple of hours per session. I passed the time quite easily by listening to a great book on CD with some headphones. Just closed my eyes, got lost in the story, and forgot about all the drilling. It was pretty nice. 👍
 
I also had horrendous dentistry as a child - the 1950’s - slooowww drill, etc. Our dentist did not give novacaine to children so I had numerous fillings with NOTHING at all to deaden the pain. My parents used to bribe us with a trip to the record store for whatever record we wanted to get us to go and not SCREAM. Oh, I am so serious!
Though dentistry has come a long way, I still have palpitations at the thought of going and always put it off as long as possible.
And this has cost me plenty! Both in $ and in bad teeth.
I know I should pray for that childhood dentist in purgatory but…😦
 
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catsrus:
I also had horrendous dentistry as a child - the 1950’s - slooowww drill, etc. Our dentist did not give novacaine to children so I had numerous fillings with NOTHING at all to deaden the pain. My parents used to bribe us with a trip to the record store for whatever record we wanted to get us to go and not SCREAM. Oh, I am so serious!
Though dentistry has come a long way, I still have palpitations at the thought of going and always put it off as long as possible.
And this has cost me plenty! Both in $ and in bad teeth.
I know I should pray for that childhood dentist in purgatory but…😦
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:eek: :eek: :eek: I GET CHILLS READING THIS …
 
I am only afraid of the Dentist because of the bill that will follow.

Seriously, I get so anxious that I nearly start to cry! I don’t have a problem with having my teeth drilled, it is paying them $1,000 to do it that is the issue.
 
I am not afraid of the dentist, however my boyfriend is deathly afraid of him. Oh my goodness! They are just afraid to be found with cavities. Then, just brush the teeth well and not worry!
 
Coward here!

I do not get my teeth cleaned as often as I should because I am so scared. It takes a lot out of me every time I go. Not surprisingly, I usually have some major work to be done when I do make the trip. 😦
 
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Annunciata:
In my lifetime I have been afraid of most things at one time or another (due to Phobias) but one of the things I’ve never been afraid of is the dentist…:whacky:
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Annuciata…I knew you were special…the dentist :eek: and your not afraid…I am almost terrified of them :eek: :eek:
 
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Fashina86:
I am not afraid of the dentist, however my boyfriend is deathly afraid of him. Oh my goodness! They are just afraid to be found with cavities. Then, just brush the teeth well and not worry!
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Not deathly afraid, I just hate going. I had many bad experiences with my pediatric dentist and thus have some anxiety about going. But come on, I had a root canal when I was 12 because the dentist way overdrilled a cavity and killed the root. How many people have had that experience at a young age? Yeah, it sucked…and hurt a lot. I’m not afraid, I just get pissy and moody (I’m the first to admit it) when I have to go because I am sick cavities (dratted soft enamel and deep grooves, I have my dad’s family to thank for that one)

Eamon
 
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turboEDvo:
But come on, I had a root canal when I was 12 because the dentist way overdrilled a cavity and killed the root. )
Eamon
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