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dano
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- Aug 12, 2008
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Hi all,
Don't really know where to start, so I guess I'll start from the beginning.
Last time I went to the dentist was about 22 years ago, I was 12 years old, and had a filling, without anesthetic, and it HURT, since then I have never even entertained the idea of entering a dentists.
In those 22 years I have suffered horribly with pain, sometimes for 2-3 weeks at a time, and even though at times the pain was unbearable, it was never as bad as the thought of sitting in that chair, totally helpless and totally out of control.
Yesterday I went to the dentist for the first time in 22 years, I was totally bricking it, and I have been told I need two fillings, and two extractions.
I am very nervous about this, although I am not having it done till October because I am away in Australia in a few weeks till then.
Basically, I am just after the usual type of support, tips and techniques for dealing with the stress and anxiety of having to go for treatment, is it worth getting something like valium to help with the stress of going? etc etc
Also, I am a runner, and I have a half marathon 3 weeks after my extractions, is this going to affect my race?
Many thanks.
Don't really know where to start, so I guess I'll start from the beginning.
Last time I went to the dentist was about 22 years ago, I was 12 years old, and had a filling, without anesthetic, and it HURT, since then I have never even entertained the idea of entering a dentists.
In those 22 years I have suffered horribly with pain, sometimes for 2-3 weeks at a time, and even though at times the pain was unbearable, it was never as bad as the thought of sitting in that chair, totally helpless and totally out of control.
Yesterday I went to the dentist for the first time in 22 years, I was totally bricking it, and I have been told I need two fillings, and two extractions.
I am very nervous about this, although I am not having it done till October because I am away in Australia in a few weeks till then.
Basically, I am just after the usual type of support, tips and techniques for dealing with the stress and anxiety of having to go for treatment, is it worth getting something like valium to help with the stress of going? etc etc
Also, I am a runner, and I have a half marathon 3 weeks after my extractions, is this going to affect my race?
Many thanks.