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i suffer from panic attacks.. what can i do to be able to get dental work done? |
Issue I haven't been to the dentist in years because of this problem. I need help! I'm embarrased by my teeth. Can i just be put to sleep or something? I would like to smile again. Best Tip My dentist died and I didn't go to the dentist for several years! I paid for it though, i have had dental appointments every few weeks for the last 6 months! But, dont put it off your teeth can make you very ill. You can carry alot of infection. Most dentists cater to cowards these days. Just find a dentist that will work with you. Just be honest with them they will do everything possible to make you comfortable. Others Some dentists will prescribe a valium pill for you to take several hours before you come in for your appointment so that you are more relaxed. Check with your dentist to see what s/he offers. You are certainly not alone in your feelings, and any good dentist will usually have one or more options for the patient to deal with this so that they can get the dental checkup/help they need. Good luck! Ask about pre-op sedation with a prescription such as Valium or Ativan. Ask abotu nitrous oxide. Yes, there are dentists certified in general anesthesia, if you wish. Or, you can contact the dental department of most major teachint hospitals and they can arrange for dental care with general anesthesia. talk with your dentist. Explain your condition, and ask what options he suggests. If just going to the dentist makes you uncomfortable, ask if it's all right if you just come to the office to look around. Sit in the waiting room for just a few minutes at a time, until you're comfortable with the surroundings. That might help get you into the chair. Most dentists are willing to work with patients who have anxiety issues. You'd be surprised how many people have anxiety about dentists, anyway. Actually you can, or you can get laughing gas.......I'm with you though, I am terrified of going and I know I have to do it. Or you could try some relaxing tablets before you go, You answered your own question. Many dentists nowadays employ what they call "sedation dentistry", or "sleep dentistry". There are two kinds -- sedation dentistry just calms and relaxes you, but you are conscious. After the procedure, you have little or no recollection of it. Sleep dentistry puts you totally out during the procedure. Dentistry itself, has come a long way from the Dark Ages when barbers were dentists on the side. Modern dentistry is virtually painless, which is good news for persons with phobias about going to the dentist. So go through the phone directory and see if you can find either a sleep or sedation dentist. Don't neglect your teeth, dear. Good luck! Talk to the dentist, frankly, tell him you have panic attacks. He can recommend medication so you do not panic. And dentistry has changed a lot. My dentist puts on the gas mask[it is tiny, and not uncomfortable at all] before he starts, and my recent tooth extraction was pain free, just a little pain with the needle to deaden the tooth. The assistant asked me if I was OK, I said I was in the ozone layer. There is a comercial on local TV and radio about oral sedation dentistry, evidently it is quite popular. And my dentist told me that people show up for proceedures in their jammies, he did not mention if they had a teddie bear, too. |
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