Help?! I am scared of the dentist!!?!
Question: Help?! I am scared of the dentist!!?
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Don't be scared of the dentist! My Dad is one :L They're there to make your teeth better, if you dont go it'll only get worse. Oh, and look after your teeth a little better... 6 fillings isn't too good.. I haven't had any. That way, you won't have to face the dentist XD
dont worry everything is going to be alright i am 13 and i have a dentist apt. today to at 3:30 i used to scream and cry up until i was 11 but now i just go and dont make a fuss and then you dont have to go for another 6 months! just think happy thought
much luck to ya!
The tooth with the root canal has no feeling - the nerve was removed. The needle does not hurt so bad, it's only a pinching feeling. Really it's sore afterwards but not that painful, just inconvenient with the numb feeling.
The good news? The more dental work you have, the more you get used to it.
With your fears it may be best that you ask for some simple sedation, valium or halcion. You cannot drive while on this medication, so it is best that you have a ride. Teeth fear is a challenging phobia that cannot always be explained. If you want to have a good experience seeing the dentist, you should try to spend more time brushing and flossing your teeth so that when you see the dentist, you won't have to return for fillings. Flossing only hurts and bleeds in the beginning. Once it is a routine, it won't hurt as much.
You should cut back on all acidic beverages and be careful how often you are eating carbohydrates, candy, chips, etc. You are going down a pathway of extractions and dentures unless you shape up.
Your mouth is so important to your everyday life, eat, talk, kiss, smile. Research is showing that if you have an unhealthy mouth you are looking at a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, and periodontal disease. All bad things.
If you are fearful of your dentist, ask your parents to see someone else.
Good luck and floss the teeth that you want to keep.