itsmee
4 Answers
lindilou
Best answer!
Hi Sweetie...what are you still doing up missy? You should be getting rested up for that dentist appointment tomorrow!!! Actually...telling you not to be afraid seems silly...I still get anxious going to the dentist and they're my very favorite kind of doctor! I've spent many, many hours in dentists chairs...7 years once to correct a busted jaw...without surgery and in partnership with a craniopathic chiropractor....I had to have my jaw re-broken...yes while awake (my sister fainted...good thing she was sitting down at the time) and had to go every day, even weekends...I was in agony for a long time...the Doc would shoot clinical time-release cocaine into my jaw joint so I could function...the whole ordeal cost me nearly a hundred grand...ouch! But you won't need to go through any of that rest assured!
So you'll get to the office and if you are especially anxious they may slide you an Ativan to help calm your nerves...but you should be good because things will go smoothly...ask for a wedge to hold your jaw open if you need one...usually used for kids but it really helps relax your jaw ( I totally need one)...then they'll use a topical freezing to numb the area where they need to give you a shot...if needles ook you out then it's best to just calmly close your eyes through the process and try to meditate yourself to a nice warm tropical visualization-place...then you wait a little while for the numbing to take effect...and then the Doc will come and gently and easily extract the tooth in question....and try not to cry like a little girl ( even tho' I do when I lose a tooth :( ). That's pretty much it...I get a brand new toothbrush for being such a big baby by the way! Loves ya hon...chin up...keep smilin' babe! xox
| 10 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
They asked me if I wanted to be put to sleep and I didn't know. I didn't know what was involved. It doesn't seem so terribly terrible. I can make it. I don't need to be put to sleep. I'll save my money. Anyway, I do hope they have Nitrous (laughing gas) That's just so nice. Last time I took a lovely trip back to 1982. Ahhhhhh.
Your busted jaw sounds awful. How did you do that? I've never heard of dentist prescribed time-released Cocaine; It sounds like it would help. I guess I won't ask for that. What would thinkle peep?! -- after all I'm having a very minor procedure.(to them)
You helped me, girl. Yoou'll be right beside me when I have the job done. : )) xox
So, you're a fan of Hector too. Hi Hector. Haven't seen you for awhile. Dew Drop in much more, guy.
the rest is history! xox LL
jhharlan
After years of fighting it, I finally had all of my teeth pulled. You can bet they knocked me out. I doubt they would do so for one tooth. The afterwards was easy and I didn’t take any pain pills. Dentistry has come a long, long way. It’ll be over before you know it……….
| 10 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
sunnyB
Don't be scared itsmee. Hear in the UK they don't put you to sleep to remove teeth anymore, they give you an injection of strong anaesthetic, that sometimes hurts a little, but once your mouth goes numb you won't feel a thing. Don't be scared it won't be as bad as you think, think of something pleasant and relax. Thinking of you today, x
| 10 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
We are kinda imaginary people but the words that are typed to me are often much more helpful than those of friends, relatives, or neighbors.
Clonge
I've had lots of teeth pulled and have NEVER had pain. I always had a shot or two of novacaine; have never gotten anesthesia, which carries risk. There is even technology in use whereby you don't even feel the needle going in. Fear, many times, is far worse than the actuality. Lastly, is a regular dentist going to do this, or a dental surgeon? My previous dentist was reluctant to pull any teeth, and referred me to surgeons, who were great.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
Where you go makes all of the difference in the world. My friend went to someplace cheap and paid dearly for it. He could have gone to my dentist and suffered not at all for $75 more……...
You know awhile back, I had a long thread about dental insurance. The dentist couldn't find that I had it. I do have it. I'm going to make the next sentence in caps.
If YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE SHARE DENTAL INSURANCE WITH BLUE CROSS. THE SECONDARY PERSON (usually the wife) WILL BE UNDER THE NAME OF THE HUSBAND AND BLUE CROSS OFTEN DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THIS. It starts all sorts of problems and the office said it happens frequently. We're good now. Blue Cross is on the case!! : )
They have guaranteed me an urgent care appointment if I should have a toothache. Sounds like I'm in the right place. : )
