Question 1

are there medications that i can take to get over my fear of the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Sedation!: Find a dentist experienced in conscious sedation (check out www.Sedationcare.Com).  When you call to make an appointment, make sure to let the office know that you are very interested in sedation and that you'd like to schedule an initial consultation to meet with the doctor.  The two of you can discuss what level of sedation/anxiolysis you need and what medication would be best for your situation.

Question 2

what do i do to get over my fear of the dentist?

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Just go: Don't listen to others, especially the older generation that went through some rough dental treatment.  Ask your best friend what dentist to go to, and then go and i bet you will find out it is not bad at all.

Question 3

is there anything i can do to help myself get over my fear of the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You are probably fearful of the unknown or a past bad experience. Since you know you needs to have your teeth examined and restored, ask a trusted friend for a referral to a compassionate dentist.

Explain your situation and your concerns at the first visit. A terrific dentist is not only great in dental skills, they are also good in people skills. Once you are comfortable, your fears will vanish.

Question 4

how do i get over my fear of dentist? (it has prevented me telling people about a toothache i have?

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Dentist: The Dentist is there to help you. The most common cause of toothache is infection which, if severe, can cause other organ systems and can even kill you. You don't have time for months of psycho-therapy to treat your anxiety, you have to see a Dentist immediately. Let the Dentist know ahead of your appointment that you have concerns. He/she will gently help you return too optimum health.

Question 5

how might i get over the fear of the dentist?

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Talking to dentist: It takes finding a dentist that you can talk to and start to build trust.  This  can take time.  In my office I use nucalm, an all natural system that helps patients relax.  Many dentist can use gas or sedation to, help you get thru the procedures.
But it all starts with talking to the dentist about your past experiences and your fears.  Good luck.  You are not alone.

Question 6

can you tell me how to get over a fear of the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Sedation dentistry: If you need dental work you could have sedation dentistry which varies from nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to oral conscious sedation (usually a narcotic combination of meds) to IV sedation where you are "out" one excellent way is not to need treatment. You can have meticulous oral hygiene and limit your intake of sugary or acidic foods. A healthy mouth usually has a happy patient.

Question 7

what do i do to get over my fear of going to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating a bad: Outcome is the basis of fear that triggers our autonomic arousal system.  Reduce the anticipation by expressing your fear to your dentist and develop a fear reduction plan.  If you tend to always be in a high arousal state (anxious, fearful, automatic negative thoughts), you need to address this problem directly & learn effective self-regulation skills:  breath control, meditation, biofeedback etc.

Question 8

what do people with a fear of the dentist do to overcome that fear?

Accepted Answer

Find a caring: And compassionate dentist who is willing to spend some time to allay your fears.  Sadly in this insurance driven world that might be difficult to find as insurance companies pay providers such nominal amounts that providers have to see many more patients in a day to be able to stay in business.  Good luck and i hope you can find someone caring and gentle - as dentistry can be painless.

Question 9

i am terrified of the dentist so don't really want to go and see him. how can i get over this fear?

Accepted Answer

Sedation dentistry: A person with significant fears of dental treatment might want to consider sedation for treatment. This can be accomplished with oral medication or with intravenous drugs. It is safe if performed by a trained individual.
Usually, a person can lose their fears over a period of time and graduate to routine treatment without sedation, if desired.

Question 10

i really am scared of going to the dentist. how do i get over this fear?

Accepted Answer

Varies: You have a number of options ranging from being premedicated to hypnosis and/or nitrous oxide and even general anesthesia.

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