I am an adult and need my teeth fixed but this is the problem I am the biggest chicken when it comes to the?

dentist how can I overcome and how do I find a dentist that is caring and has compassion about my fear

I am an adult and need my teeth fixed but this is the problem I am the biggest chicken when it comes to the?
Remember, they are doctors and studied teeth for a decade and have seen it all. The good thing is that you're taking care of them and that's a really good thing. Everyone is scared of the dentist. I didn't go for 5 years and it wasn't as worse as I thought it would be. Then I told myself,"what's the worse that can happen?" I thought of the most absurd things. Like being wheeled off to the ER because my teeth was inoperable to them. Totally not the case. Now I go every 6 mths and guess what? I'm still terrified before I go, lol. Buck yourself up. Tell yourself to,"get it over with!" Book the appt asap and look at the calendar. In 2 months, so much stuff will go on with your life and the dental appt was just something that you had to do and now you're done. On the day of the appt, make a plan to do something AFTER the dental appt. That way, the day isn't all about the dentist. I planned to have a movie fest after and it made me look forward to that all day. Once you're there, tell them you're nervous. I did. I told anyone who asked how I was. They were very caring and explained everything. And remember, if you don't like the way you treat you, you have the power to walk out. But the dental field has changed a lot. They're more caring and nice. When you're there, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Bring a mp3 player if it helps. Have a ring or bracelet on to play with. Bring a small ball to squeeze if it helps. =)


Ask coworkers or friends if they can recommend a dentist. Or call 1800dentist for one in your area. Or go to doctoroogle.com to see if a doc had been reviewed in your area by a patient.


I've been there and trust me, waiting for it is much worse than when you're there. Make the appt and take the soonest they have. That way, your mind has less time to worry. Remember to remind yourself to,"Get it over with." =) It's going to be the best thing you ever did for yourself. Good luck!
Reply:More and more dentists are taking care of those with the worst dental fears. My sister is like you. She has a dentist that will even put her to sleep to CLEAN her teeth.


Just call around your area. There are probably several you can choose from. I have to tell you that it will be expensive---my sister had 2 teeth pulled and it was $1,600---most of that was because of the anesthesia.
Reply:ask your close friends what dentist they go to and ask about them it might help knowing that they go to that dentist and know about them then maybe youll feel more comfortable
Reply:here they have something called "sedation dentistry" where they put you under to take care of your teeth if you feel uncomfortable at the dentists.


check your listings in your phone book.


and call all the dentists to see if any of them could allow you to be sedated while working on your teeth.
Reply:Look in your yellow pages for a dentist that caters to cowards. There are lots of dentists that advertise this specialty so just look for that in the phone book. If you can find one like that in your area then ask your closest friends who they see and call ahead and explain your situation and ask if the dentist would prescribe a mild anti-anxiety med for you before your appointment. I used to avoid the dentist too but now have a pair of great dentists. I still don't like going but it is not a bad experience anymore for me.



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