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Post by KMM on Sept 26, 2005 7:23:21 GMT -5
I had not been to the dentist for 8 years until a month ago. I was having pain in a tooth and had a dream that all of my teeth fell out which prompted me to go. As soon as I sat in the chair I started to cry. I am petritied and I don't know why. I've never even had a filling! I found out that have no cavities, but have to go Thursday to have scaling and root planning. The dentist gave me an rx for 10 mg of valium to help "ease my nerves", but I'm not sure I can go through with this. I'm not even sure what I am frightened of. I'm not afraid of pain, so what could it be? I know this is something I have to have done. Please...some advise to help ease my anxiety!!!
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Post by letsconnect on Sept 26, 2005 9:28:33 GMT -5
Hi there , I wish I was a mind-reader, but I don't know what you're scared of, either!! Was there anything that prompted you not to go back 8 years ago? Or was that just due to circumstances at the time?
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Post by keith on Sept 28, 2005 18:15:55 GMT -5
i was nervous when i got told i need get cleaning but its much easier then my other treatment but i had nice hygentist and she did not hurt me at all when she did 3 teeth scaling and you will do fine and if ya in pain ask for novacaine gel on your gums and it will numb it like needle way.
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