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Queeny
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- Joined
- May 18, 2008
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Hi all,
Obviously I am new to the site! Hoping for a bit of reassurance as I have an appointment coming up on Tuesday.
Until recently I hadn't been to the dentist in almost 8 years. It took me a long time to finally get up the guts to make an appointment for a check-up and when the day came I went along, pretty shaken up, and managed to get there stay there and see the dentist.
Well firstly, he seemed nice (although granted I was only with him about 2 minutes) and he told me that I need 4 fillings. I instantly let him know that I am very scared of needles, and he seemed to be nice about it, reassuring me I wouldn't feel anything and showing me the needle. (for me thats one of the worst things you can do, but he wasnt to know that, right?) So I've managed to stay calm between the check-up and my appointment for the treatment. He booked me in for all four at once. (Which I'm actually glad of - why drag it out any more than I have to?)
I have never had any dental treatment before except for orthodontic, and haven't ever had a local anaesthetic in my mouth. I am nervous about all of the procedure really, but 99% of my fear is about the anaesthetic... I am horrendous with needles of any description.
I am actually excited in a way to be getting this appointment over and done with, because I know in reality it can't be nearly as bad as what I am putting myself through waiting for it and I want to have it done and be able to forget about it.
But I know I'm going to be freaking out and this phobia is torture in itself when you've feeling ill and scaring yourself to death unnecesarily- I'm sure people here will know what I mean!
Words of wisdom anybody?
Obviously I am new to the site! Hoping for a bit of reassurance as I have an appointment coming up on Tuesday.
Until recently I hadn't been to the dentist in almost 8 years. It took me a long time to finally get up the guts to make an appointment for a check-up and when the day came I went along, pretty shaken up, and managed to get there stay there and see the dentist.
Well firstly, he seemed nice (although granted I was only with him about 2 minutes) and he told me that I need 4 fillings. I instantly let him know that I am very scared of needles, and he seemed to be nice about it, reassuring me I wouldn't feel anything and showing me the needle. (for me thats one of the worst things you can do, but he wasnt to know that, right?) So I've managed to stay calm between the check-up and my appointment for the treatment. He booked me in for all four at once. (Which I'm actually glad of - why drag it out any more than I have to?)
I have never had any dental treatment before except for orthodontic, and haven't ever had a local anaesthetic in my mouth. I am nervous about all of the procedure really, but 99% of my fear is about the anaesthetic... I am horrendous with needles of any description.
I am actually excited in a way to be getting this appointment over and done with, because I know in reality it can't be nearly as bad as what I am putting myself through waiting for it and I want to have it done and be able to forget about it.
But I know I'm going to be freaking out and this phobia is torture in itself when you've feeling ill and scaring yourself to death unnecesarily- I'm sure people here will know what I mean!
Words of wisdom anybody?