Help! im having a broken abscessed tooth pulled and my dentist doesn't offer any gas. im scared for the shots! how can i prepare for the pain?

The perceived pain: Is much worse than the actual pain. Have your dentist use a topical first and then administer the injection. It truly is minimally painful. The images we conjure up in our minds are way worse than the actual procedure. You'll do fine. Behave faith on your dentist. His intention is to get you out of pain not inflict pain. Gas (nitrous oxide) might alter the experience a bit hope this helps.

Ask for sedation: Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps decrease anxiety, but may not have much effect on pain. As an alternative, you might inquire about oral sedation (i.e. Valium) to help with the nervousness. Dental injections can be done with decreased pain if they are done slowly. Remember that you will feel better afterwards and the anesthetic is a big part of your getting comfortable.

Take a mild sedative: Ask your physician or dentist to prescribe Ativan (lorazepam) or a small dose of valium to take 1 hour before your appointment. Have someone drive you to the dentist.