Dental Phobia's

[kendo]

only because you had them soaking overnight

[little onions]

I had not been to the dentist for fifteen years through the sheer terror of being 'butchered' as mentioned above. Recently I had to take Mini Onions to the dentist to have an infected tooth removed. She was utterly unperturbed, but what a difference - music playing, continual explanation of what the dentist was doing and what my daughter could expect to feel, kindness and consideration. The whole experience persuaded me to go and I'm really glad I did.

I had to pretend I was going somewhere else to get over the nerves, but it was, honestly, o.k.

I've had a root canal / crown job done, a deep clean under the gums and two fillings replaced. IT DIDN'T HURT AT ALL, despite her slightly sinister S.A. accent! ( memories of 'Running Man'}

Maybe you could find a child companion to take your friend to the dentist, perhaps 'lookng after' somebody younger would give him the courage to go ahead himself.

I really hope he makes it, a healthy mouth feels so good and ingesting infected stuff can't be good for your general health.

Feel the fear and do it anyway.....as long as it doesn't involve jumping out of aeroplanes eh?

[Emz]

poledark:

My wife is terrified of the dentist and has paid for sedation which means having an anesthatist(?) present.

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Whats that? :confused:

[Guest Ferret1959]

I like the dentists.

Can't wait till next time.

 

I used to stay well clear of them and spose it was a phobia but since my operation and radiotherapy I HAVE to go now.

 

Totally differant to the 'old' days, no pain and tell ya what, my dentist is well nice.

[Emz]

little onions:

 

Maybe you could find a child companion to take your friend to the dentist, perhaps 'lookng after' somebody younger would give him the courage to go ahead himself.

I really hope he makes it, a healthy mouth feels so good and ingesting infected stuff can't be good for your general health.

Feel the fear and do it anyway.....as long as it doesn't involve jumping out of aeroplanes eh?

I'm going to go with him, but I'm not really a child

[little onions]

Well, if you're not scared I'm sure you'll be really good support. Are you going to take a copy of the 'Beano' or something to read to him?

[Emz]

I'll admit I used to be scared, but at the age of 16 I got the bottle to go and I haven't got as much as of a fear like I used to have.

 

No I'll read to him something from the Simpsons, he's such a kid at heart

 

Ferret, I didn't expect to get a response like that but I suppose we all have different fears

[Guest Ferret1959]

You wanna see my dentist.

 

I have no pain what so ever when she treats me and she's just so nice about the job in hand.

 

Because I can't swallow she has to be carefull using the water jet in the drill as I choke on it.

She knows just how far to go and then lets me sit up for a bit.

One filling for me takes at least an hour.

[poledark]

Emz, my wife was completely unconscious under the "sedation" ask the dentist about it..

 

Den

[MJB]

My wife needs valium to just enter the waiting room. Even then I have to forcibly drag her through the door! Thats a dental phobia, as opposed to being frightened that it will hurt!