Dentist

[arwyn]

I'm 48 years old and I still cry with fear when I'm in the dentists chair, am I weird?

[woofgang]

no. It took me ages to find a dentist i could trust and I cling to him like grim death. Last time I went to see him (and I am in my late fifties) he grinned at me and said "how's my wounded soldier" He's lovely,

[mike11111]

No, I'm 62 and would do the same. Would rather undergo open heart surgery without anaesthetic than go to the dentists.

[ethandron]

went to the dentist this week as a funny blue/black/grey mark had appeared on my gum. apparently it's an amalgam tattoo. could have kissed him as i'd convinced myself it was something sinister.
i love my dentist.

[SlackAlice]

Nope! I am 5'10" weigh 14 stone and a Judo blackbelt. When I sit in the dentists chair I get hot and cold sweats and am ready to do a runner.

Fortunately, my dentist is superb. She always says my dental card has a wide yellow streak down the back to remind her about me. If she ever moves her practice I'm gonna have to move as well!

[arwyn]

I don't mind needles so I would love it if they would just put me to sleep.. I can also deal with pain really easy so I dont know what my problem is. I'm sure they have a good laugh when I leave I'm so ashamed.

[Invictas]

Not at all arwyn,
I am 61 and was REALLY petrified of the dentist until about 5 years ago when I found a practice that specialises in nervous patients.
I found mine through my local Primary Care Trust(who have a list of nervous patient friendly dentists)
Click on this link and out in your postcode,and give them a ring:~
http://www.nhs.uk/Ser...Svc&ServiceType=Trust

[beejaybee]

My hubby is petrified of dentists. He made an appointment to see one a few years back.He was so frightened & shaking that he fainted in the waiting room. He`s not been back since.

[Debs28]

At 46 ive never not been terrified of the dentist. Stems from having 9 teeth out (too many teeth not enough mouth!) at aged around 9. Even taking the kids fills me with dread. I now am referred to the sedation clinic everytime i need something done - even a filling. It has taken the fight or flight out of checkups. When i need something done they book me into the clinic and i drift off and so far have never really remembered anything being done. Enquire at your dentist about a local sedation clinic. Mine isnt attached to my own dentist but they happily refer me rather than have me leaping about the room trying to escape!