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madlin
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I had an extraction in August, right before I had heart surgery. Psychologically, it was terrifying, although I felt no pain and had no swelling. It's just I get very nervous about dental anesthesia. My heart pounds, I get dizzy, etc...
I thought that my dental issues were over, but I just found out that I need another extraction. I am very young (34) to have lost two teeth. And, I lost them because of terrible dental decisions my mom made when I was kid, even though I adore my mom and she was doing what she thought was best.
I am terrified. So terrified I have been thinking it might just be easier if I killed myself. End the anxiety now. Never have to face the dentist again.
But, I know I have to do this. The oral surgeon wants to do IV sedation. But, I am terrified of that. What if something goes wrong with my heart? What if she crosses the fine line between IV sedation and general anesthesia, and I stop breathing? What if? What if? What if?
Part of me would rather take a Xanax before the procedure to take the edge off. But, what if that does not work? What if my heart starts pounding and I start shaking, despite the Xanax?
I don't know what to do. I need some help.
I thought that my dental issues were over, but I just found out that I need another extraction. I am very young (34) to have lost two teeth. And, I lost them because of terrible dental decisions my mom made when I was kid, even though I adore my mom and she was doing what she thought was best.
I am terrified. So terrified I have been thinking it might just be easier if I killed myself. End the anxiety now. Never have to face the dentist again.
But, I know I have to do this. The oral surgeon wants to do IV sedation. But, I am terrified of that. What if something goes wrong with my heart? What if she crosses the fine line between IV sedation and general anesthesia, and I stop breathing? What if? What if? What if?
Part of me would rather take a Xanax before the procedure to take the edge off. But, what if that does not work? What if my heart starts pounding and I start shaking, despite the Xanax?
I don't know what to do. I need some help.