HELP!! Dentist tomorrow?

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:44 am

Good for you dj & Marie! You both did well.

MissMe · Post by **MissMe** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:02 am

I had alwys been really anxious going to the dentist. I had a alot of problems with my teeth as a child and spent alot of time at the dentist. Then in late teens and early 20"s needed to have two root canals.

I stoppped going for a number of years because of the fear of the panic attacks and losing control at the dentist. Then I had children. I decided no matter what, we were going to take better care of their teeth and that going to the dentist was just like a visit to the doctors.

So I started going back for cleanings and rountine care. I was panicky but got through them. Even had braces placed to correct a severe overbite.

I just go now and don't even think about going. Although I do get anxious when I hear the drill. It's helped that I told them I get very anxious at the dentist.

Just think of the beautiful smiles we now have because we're working through our limitations.

Take care and God Bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:49 am

Shifrah
I'd love to know where you went for you root canal. My root canal took 3 hours. I think it really depends on who does your work and if they do it in two days or one.

I think no matter what - you just have to remember that having a panic attack is not the problem- it is the reaction to it that matters most.