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May 30, 2006, 9:58 am PDT
Dental Phobia
Quote From: needabudHello all,
I'm brand new here and look forward to being a part of this supportive network of kind folks! I suffer from a variety of physical and emotional ailments -- including depression and anxiety. In the coming weeks, I will need to have major dental work done, including oral surgery and several root canals. I'm paralyzed with fear, to the point of not being able to sleep or function at work.
Anybody out there understand and have any tips to get through this?
Thanks in advance.
Hi...I've dealt with the same thing for years. I need major work done (and still need much more). Everytime work is done the dentist insists that I can't possibly be feeling pain (or anything else) and yet I still can feel much of the work being done. I've tried a couple things (some worked and some didn't). So far...I listen to peaceful music (or music I can mentally sing along with) on my Ipod and also take Ativan about an hour prior to getting work done. Also...ask your doc about what other things might be in the Novacaine shot. Some contain or mix in Epinephrenine (wrong spelling) which helps the medication stay localized but can also make your heart rev-up so you'll feel even more frightened than you might ordinarily feel. The last thing you might try would be positive visualization exercises or self-hynosis. Not to replace the local anestic (spelling) but just to keep yourself calmer. hope this helps. keep smili'n
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