Post by Sabine on Oct 13, 2005 8:06:53 GMT -5
Okay, I know it's been a while since I posted, but I just wanted to update you on my experiences....
Over the summer, I've had an extraction, a bridge, 2 root canals and a cleaning.....I made it through all of them with flying colors!!!!!
My doctor did prescribe valium prior to the procedures, but after the first visit, it just didn't seem to work anymore, and I think I was so nervous about the valium actually working, that the nitrous didn't relax me enough.
During the last visit (Monday) they finished up my second root canal....no novacaine, no valium....just nitrous! I thought that was a pretty big step. They had left me on the nitrous for about 20 minutes prior to starting so I was VERY relaxed...I think that was key in my treatment. A lot of times, you're too nervous to let the nitrous work, then when it starts kicking in, the dentist comes with the novacaine. Then you have to start all over again, because the nerves are sky high. When he finally returns to do the work...you're not quite "ready" yet...and you get nervous all over again, and nothing works to relax you. I do have a point, and that is, that if they let you sit with the nitrous long enough before they begin to do the work, you should be relaxed enough to handle any kind of procedure.
GOOD LUCK to all of you out there who are facing your fears about going to the dentist!! You will get through it, and be glad you went!!!
Sabine
Over the summer, I've had an extraction, a bridge, 2 root canals and a cleaning.....I made it through all of them with flying colors!!!!!
My doctor did prescribe valium prior to the procedures, but after the first visit, it just didn't seem to work anymore, and I think I was so nervous about the valium actually working, that the nitrous didn't relax me enough.
During the last visit (Monday) they finished up my second root canal....no novacaine, no valium....just nitrous! I thought that was a pretty big step. They had left me on the nitrous for about 20 minutes prior to starting so I was VERY relaxed...I think that was key in my treatment. A lot of times, you're too nervous to let the nitrous work, then when it starts kicking in, the dentist comes with the novacaine. Then you have to start all over again, because the nerves are sky high. When he finally returns to do the work...you're not quite "ready" yet...and you get nervous all over again, and nothing works to relax you. I do have a point, and that is, that if they let you sit with the nitrous long enough before they begin to do the work, you should be relaxed enough to handle any kind of procedure.
GOOD LUCK to all of you out there who are facing your fears about going to the dentist!! You will get through it, and be glad you went!!!
Sabine
