A 35-year-old member asked:
who can i talk to if i have a fear of the dentists?
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Dr. Earl Sandroff answered
43 years experience Dentistry
Dentist or counselor: If you have a fear do dentists...Try talking to a few and see if any of them makes you comfortable. They can give you a relaxer medicine before your appt to ease your anxiety, or some can put you to sleep to be worked on. Be careful of that way and make sure the doctor is certified. If this whole idea doesn't appeal to you...Then go see a counselor who may work with you to ease your fears.
Answered on Feb 7, 2017
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Dr. Edward Zuckerberg answered
43 years experience Dentistry
Dental Therapist: Seek a dentist who has special training in working with phobic patients.
Answered on Dec 7, 2012
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
45 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Yes: Yes, some discomfort. Discuss with dentist. Options include nitrous oxide, oral sedation, local anesthesia.
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Dr. Karen Butler answered
21 years experience Family Medicine
See your doctor: You need to see your doctor for help. Now get going before you become more confused and then more desperate
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