I'm a huge dental phobic. was given 10mg valium but it didn't help. i heard xanax (alprazolam) or percocet works better. is this true? which is better. help!

Another option: Another option for dental phobia is acupuncture. Tiny auricular asp needles remain in the ear for 1 to 7 days. You can hit two birds with one stone and receive protocols for both anxiety and dental analgesia. It is very safe and you can drive yourself home from the dentist after the procedure.

Best plan of action: If you're a dental phobic, this would be my personal recommendation. Start by finding a well respected dentist in your area that caters to patients with dental phobias. Call the offce just for a consultation. Discuss your fears & have that dentist suggest appropriate ways to deal with having your dental treatment done. Please don't listen to friends or try to find the answers via the internet.

Other options: Find a dentist that you can talk to about your fears and build a trust with the dentist. Consider see a dentist that can use gas, sedation or nucalm to help you relax before dental treatment. Meditation will help.

PHOBIA: There is extra anxiety due to covid 19 - stay safe, cautious & hold on to hopefulness to elevate your immune system. Please consult with a Clinical Psychologist for psychotherapy to help you with your dental phobia with tele-sessions. Research indicates that with psychotherapy you can grow and change in good ways and find better coping mechanisms. Medication prescribed by a Psychiatrist can help.

Sedation: If you have pain or an infection and your phobia is not allowing you to get the necessary treatment, look for a dentist that can help you with conscious sedation. Do not put off necessary treatment. It only gets worst and nay cause serious Heath problems.