I'm Really Worried I Have Upset My...
Family & Relationships2 mins ago
I have a really weak ache in one of my teeth that comes and goes. People say i might have bitten on something too hard and not too worry. I have a checkup apt. anyway on Thursday and obviously ill mention it. The thing is, i have a SERIOUS 'fear' of the dentist. If, god forbid i need a filling or it taken out, what should i expect? Please dont laugh at me!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Potatoman, the fear is far worse than the experience. I have never been afraid of dentists. I always have a jab to stop the pain and then totally relax. Get some Bach Rescue Remedy and start using it a couple of days before. When you get in the dentist's chair, try to relax all your muscles. Start at your toes and work up to your scalp. Think of all sorts of things whilst he is working on your mouth, except what he is doing.
Don't worry!!!!
I hope you get on OK at the dentist today. My ex-boyfriend was a dentist and he was very understanding of people of have extreme fear/phobia of the dentist. Some people didn't actually tell him how scared they were until their 2nd/3rd appointments and he always preferred to know from the start so he can adjust any treatment where possible.
Also, he did have a couple of patients who just froze and wouldn't let him even examine them. In those cases, he referred them to the local hospital to see a specialist who can help deal with the fear as well as the problem. On the whole though, most patients thanked him and continued to go back and have treatment.
It is really important that you feel comfortable with your dentist so you can trust them - I know some of them can be unbelievable rude and businesslike. If you don't feel comfortable with your dentist ask to see another one at the practice or perhaps look around your area (although I know that can be near impossible these days).
PS - When he treated my mum for root canal she couldn't believe it when he started working on her as she said she didn't even feel the anaesthetic needle!
Good luck