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A member asked:
Really need to see dentist but petrified cause i don't like being numb and afraid they hit a nerve and cause perm facial numbness or worse?
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Fear of dentist: It sounds like your fear is getting in the way of needed dental treatment. Investigate working with a dental clinic where you have the option to discuss the procedures you need, before going in for the procedure. Discuss with the dentist the fear you have. Going in for a face-to-face visit(s) may help you start to feel less anxious. Putting off dental care only makes your fear worse.
Answered 3/8/2018
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