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dahmk
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After reading the other posts here I really feel that I'm not alone! That helps! Here's my story.....will keep it as short as possible!
I'm 26. I went to the dentist regularly until I was 15, and never had any negative experiences. Once I turned 16, I started dealing with debilitating anxiety issues, which are still very much with me today. Last year, after not seeing a dentist for 10 years, I finally made an appt. I was very proud of myself for going, and the cleaning went fine.....though it took a LONG time because I had so much buildup. After my posistive cleaning experience, I went in to simply see the dentist, and find out what else I needed. For some reason, I was SO anxious during this, that mid-way through I pretended that I was sick, and I left.
Fast forward to now....a little over a year later. I found another dentist (as I feel to stupid to go back to the other one.) I absolutely LOVE my dentist. I went in for a cleaning, and it went fast, simple, and I was extremely comfortable. I also met with the dentist to go over the treatment I need. I got through that fine as well! So....I thought I could just be a "normal" patient and go through the next steps.
Now we are up to a week ago. I went in to have a root canal....and was not very nervous about it because of how much I like and trust my dentist. I sat down in the chair....and he gave me the novacaine...or latacain...or whatever the numming stuf is...and I was fine with that. Then he put the whatever it is over my tooth that needs the root canal......the tooth is in the very back of my mouth..and I immediately flipped out! My heart started racing and I felt like I was going to die. I really, really, hate having anything in the back of my mouth.
My dentist then.....after talking to me and assuring me that I'm not crazy....and that it's fine that I'm anxious (again..I really like my dentist)...he brought out the laughing gas (nitrous)....which I was happy to have! I sucked it in as fast as I could...and waited for it to take effect (my dentist said it would feel like 3 martinnis!)............................it didn't.
We eventually gave up on the root canal...but he put a filling into a cavity.......which I was fine with.
I'm rambling......
So...tomorrow....I'm suppose to go in for two root canals....but he prescribed me Valiume..........I'm so freaking out over this! I've never taken it before.....so I don't know what to expect and it's killing me. I'm so afraid it will be working fine and then wear off in the middle of the procedure......and I'll "freak out" again...run out of the office, with metal stuff still stuck on.................Why is it that we all ways go to the worst case scenario with this stuff?
So yes, I'm afraid...and I'm seriously considering calling the office now, and leaving a message cancelling my appt.
And just to make things worse.......after these 2 root canals are completed (if they ever are).....I then have 3 more fillings to get (i'm not to scared about them).....but then I have to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed...and THEN, I'm getting braces.
Has anyone had sleep dentistry done? The more I think about it the more appealing it sounds.
I'm just freaking out now..................any personal experiences with Valium or sleep dentristy would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I'm 26. I went to the dentist regularly until I was 15, and never had any negative experiences. Once I turned 16, I started dealing with debilitating anxiety issues, which are still very much with me today. Last year, after not seeing a dentist for 10 years, I finally made an appt. I was very proud of myself for going, and the cleaning went fine.....though it took a LONG time because I had so much buildup. After my posistive cleaning experience, I went in to simply see the dentist, and find out what else I needed. For some reason, I was SO anxious during this, that mid-way through I pretended that I was sick, and I left.
Fast forward to now....a little over a year later. I found another dentist (as I feel to stupid to go back to the other one.) I absolutely LOVE my dentist. I went in for a cleaning, and it went fast, simple, and I was extremely comfortable. I also met with the dentist to go over the treatment I need. I got through that fine as well! So....I thought I could just be a "normal" patient and go through the next steps.
Now we are up to a week ago. I went in to have a root canal....and was not very nervous about it because of how much I like and trust my dentist. I sat down in the chair....and he gave me the novacaine...or latacain...or whatever the numming stuf is...and I was fine with that. Then he put the whatever it is over my tooth that needs the root canal......the tooth is in the very back of my mouth..and I immediately flipped out! My heart started racing and I felt like I was going to die. I really, really, hate having anything in the back of my mouth.
My dentist then.....after talking to me and assuring me that I'm not crazy....and that it's fine that I'm anxious (again..I really like my dentist)...he brought out the laughing gas (nitrous)....which I was happy to have! I sucked it in as fast as I could...and waited for it to take effect (my dentist said it would feel like 3 martinnis!)............................it didn't.
We eventually gave up on the root canal...but he put a filling into a cavity.......which I was fine with.
I'm rambling......
So...tomorrow....I'm suppose to go in for two root canals....but he prescribed me Valiume..........I'm so freaking out over this! I've never taken it before.....so I don't know what to expect and it's killing me. I'm so afraid it will be working fine and then wear off in the middle of the procedure......and I'll "freak out" again...run out of the office, with metal stuff still stuck on.................Why is it that we all ways go to the worst case scenario with this stuff?
So yes, I'm afraid...and I'm seriously considering calling the office now, and leaving a message cancelling my appt.
And just to make things worse.......after these 2 root canals are completed (if they ever are).....I then have 3 more fillings to get (i'm not to scared about them).....but then I have to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed...and THEN, I'm getting braces.
Has anyone had sleep dentistry done? The more I think about it the more appealing it sounds.
I'm just freaking out now..................any personal experiences with Valium or sleep dentristy would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!