Please help me!

nursekr · Post by **nursekr** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:21 pm

I am in so much pain with my teeth. I have the money to get them fix and have had the money for quite some time. But I kept putting it off and putting off until now I have a severely abcessed tooth that needs cut out by an oral surgeon another that needs pulled and 2 that needs fillings and I cant even bring myself to go get them fixed I am so scared I cant stand it. Im am only scared of the numbing part because Im afraid I wont get the feeling back in my face! That is so stupid I know. My heart starts racing I cant breathe I have actually went 6 times and left right out of the dentist chair. I thought about having them put me to sleep but then Im like what if I die or dont wake up! Ahhhhhh! I wish I could turn this anxiety off for one day so I can go through with this cause now I cant eat or nothing it hurts to even open my jaw! Any advise from someone who has been through this and made it through or that could give me advise I am miserable and need to do this! THANK YOU!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:44 pm

NurseKR, find a dentist that will give you laughing gas or put u to sleep. u will wake up and it will be all over. you breath a gas in a small mask and go right to sleep, when you wake up, it's all done. very quick and over fast. look for a dentist that specializes in people who are very anxious. you can be all better in one afternoon.

Lynnier · Post by **Lynnier** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:48 pm

My best suggestion to you is imagery. Visualize each step to the dentist office. getting into your car, pulling into the parking space, checking in at the desk, etc. Stop at the point where you feel anxiety just thinking about it. Do some deep breathing. and then Start over again until you visualize your dentist removing your tooth while your relaxed in his chair excited that you are now pain free. I had an abcessed wisdom tooth and it took his no joke 3 minutes to pop that sucker out! They are quick and thorough. Try the imagery you will have a positive outcome to the scenario instead of your mind trying replace the scenario to a disaster.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 3:07 pm

Hello nursekr,
I had my wisdom teeth taken out & they gave me a Valium sedative & I tell you what I felt really, really good. There was no pain at all & I actually felt very calm & happy.
Good luck,I know you can do it,.
Larry

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:40 pm

I too hate the dentist. When I go I get the laughing gas and it is like dreaming but you are awake and feel no pain including the novacaine. Ask for a valium or Vicotin just to take the anxiety off. I took that when I had my eyes lasered surgery. Also you can wear headphones and listen to the relaxation cd or tape while in the chair. Let us all know how it goes for you. I will say a prayer for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:57 pm

This too shall pass... but you have to see the dentist. I had an abscessed tooth a couple of years ago that had to be cut and drained by an oral surgeon. The pain was so exquisite I likened it to childbirth--without the breaks between contractions. You are absolutely tougher than nails to be putting treatment off. You will find it is fixed quickly and the relief is so wonderful it makes you dizzy (in a good way!).
Take the suggestions of others and do what you need to do. There's nothing the dentist will do that is worse than what you are already going through...

SOON TO BE HAPPY · Post by **SOON TO BE HAPPY** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:59 pm

Many times I've put off going to the doctor and dentist, I think some of it was anxiety but I also think depression was involved. Anyway once the pain got so bad I had to take action, it got to a point where I didn't care what the heck happen to me just fix what's wrong. I'm hoping the program will teach me to be more compassionate with myself, to treat myself like a best friend. A best friend would encourage me to get to the doctor/dentist and may even drive me there and sit in the waiting during the entire time. A best friend would want the best for me. So you might try some self compassion by getting the tooth or teeth treated you may find it's a milestone experience and discover a new best friend yourself.

~*schnauzermom*~ · Post by **~*schnauzermom*~** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 3:02 am

Thanks guys for all the advide I know I am being silly about this whole thing I am gonna go friday to get 2 of them removed they are gonna put me to sleep my husband took the day off and he is going with me because I wont be able to drive. thanks again guys! HUGS!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:17 pm

I see by your post that you are probably a nurse. this would complicate things for you about the teeth but as a fellow nurse, we tend to THINK TOO MUCH about our own health and become a little hypocondriacal. Its normal for us. I too, went through the same ordeal, I had a tooth which continued to give me trouble although my dentist said it was savable. My body and face were telling me otherwise. Until one day I couldnt take it anymore and said I wil have to have this pulled. The tooth was so badly infected he put me on Penicillan for 5 days, but luckily I had no other infection processes going on in my body. I was paralyzed with fear to the point where I told the Dental Assitant to shut off the O2 sat/Pulsometer because I couldnt stand hearing my tachycardia in the background. It was a breeze and so fast I got myself into a state of panic and almost passing out over it. But this is how my mind works since I became a nurse, I was never like this before. My fear was alleviated with this great humorous dentist. It helps to have a dentist with a great sense of humor too. You probably are home and feeling good about the whole process, almost like it wasnt such a big deal afterall and" why did I do such a thing to myself, is the question thats on your mind." Question is "Why do we do this"?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 12:28 pm

nursekr

Just picture all of us cheering you on !