Dentist appointment today and i am panicking. pacing doesn't help and no calming meds can be taken. any advice for relaxation? thankyou!

Break the cycle!: Usually fear keeps some patients away from a dentist until their dental issues become major problems requiring more invasive dental work. If all of your visits to a dentist begin with you in pain, not too much positive reinforcement there for you. My advice is to bite the bullet, explore sedation if necessary, get your oral health in order, than start fresh with regular maintenance visit.

Meditation: If you learm meditation you will be able to calm yourself. For the quick drug fix ask your doctor about a beta blocker. The medication is used for blood pressure but also used prior to stressful events.Like a speech, presentation or even a dental visit. It is not a controlled drug.