Medical Anybody Else Afraid To Go To The Dds?

[Heather]

My teeth hurt but I'm afraid to go. Sometimes my left upper teeth hurt so much the pain goes into my ear. I haven't been in a long time and I probably have about 9 cavities (maybe/ maybe not).

Just the thought of going, I hate it. I don't like people sticking things into my mouth and having to have it pried open for any length of time.

I need to take care of my teeth. I know that, certainly don't want to end up with dentures (yuck).

Anyone else scared to go to DDS?

 

[twinkle30]

Look for a dentist in your area that offers sedation dentistry.

 

[anthony]

I don't mind the dentist... but I hate the after affect. I can't stand my mouth being swollen, numb or in pain from dentistry. I'm in the process of an implant at present. The extraction, due to a cyst above my tooth, wiped me out for a good few days, and my face was swollen for a week. I get the screw implant in a week or two, finally, and that doesn't bother me either... just the thought of the after pain, swelling, not being able to just eat or drink if I want. YUK! That is what I hate about the dentist and is usually my cause for delaying any work needed.

 

[Heather]

WOW @anthony doesn't sound like fun at all. Guess I will go before it gets any worse....

 

[illusionist]

I'm petrified and also have a phobia of drills which means I need twighlight sleep for fillings...it really does help. It is important that you see a dentist who specializes with patients who have fears.

I normally end up in tears and panic after a simple examination but its just got to be done if we wish to save ourselves pain.

 

[Friday]

Yep. I have some super fun trauma stuff involving broken teeth & the after effects. My sons dentist is being an absolute sweetheart dealing with me.

 

[Ronin]

So many issues with the dentist here, but I tend to take going and then reporting how that went as a work well done.

So maybe think of all of us? You'll come back to us in more fixed shape than you're now, with having done well, we're rooting for you in all the meantime, and will be proud when you're back, too?

 

[Heather]

OMG I HATE THE DENTIST.

So, I went and like I feared have several cavities. I hadn't been there in so long, they had to put me in as a new patient (tells you how often I go). I wonder if neglecting my teeth is a form of self-harm?

They had to do an entire series of x-rays and having that stupid plastic thing in my mouth, enacted my gag reflex (never had that happen before). So, it sent me into a panic feeling like I was gonna puke. The x-ray lady was really nice and said, "just try and relax and breathe".

After all of that was over.....I guess because I'm such a mess over what has happened to Nicole, any little thing is just to much and YEP, I burst into tears.

They were really nice about it but it took 20 minutes for me to stop sobbing.

The DDS did one side of my mouth and I have to go back. He said within two weeks to get the other side done.

Even though they were really nice and understanding: I STILL HATE THE DDS.

 

[Heather]

My teeth hurt and so does my ear. No ear infection but they did put me on an antibiotic. Insurance won't cover pain med they called in. So, now I have to wait for something that will be covered to be called in.

Ibuprofen 800 mg just not cutting it. So, now I am waiting and suffering.

And on top of that, I have to go back next Thursday to get other teeth done.

I'll say it again: I HATE THE DDS.

 

[illusionist]

Hope this can be of help to you. My partner recently had bad toothache and was advised to take paramol and ibuprofen in between which worked in making the pain more bearable.....obviously with advice on the dosage and that he is not on any other medication.....maybe you can ask a pharmacist for guidance on better pain relief. There's nothing worse than toothache.

 

[Heather]

@illusionist thanks for the info. I am happy to report that DDs called in tramadol and I'm taking that in conjunction with ibuprofen..... PAIN RELIEF IS HERE:).

Even better: insurance covered it. My part 12 cents, can't get much better than that!

 

[Eagle3]

I haven't been to a dentist in years. ANY doctor visit is a fight trigger waiting to happen, so I make it clear that if they are going to be doing any work, I need to be put under for everyone's safety. i just take really good care of my teeth and use holistic remedies for any issues that pop up. So far, no problems, but I know I need to see a DDS soon. Not looking forward to that, may need someone to drive me there and back.