anxiety when i cannot swallow

[cooleen 13]

hello....i have a very small mouth and cannot handle having many things in my mouth at once and not being able to swallow. It makes me feel as if i am drowning or suffocating and i feel like i am going to have a heart attack.I have a crown appointment in a couple months and was told it would be at least an hour and a half...i am dreading it!!

 

[Enarete]

Hi cooleen 13,

was there anything in the past that helped you during the treatment? And how is your dentist - do you feel they care and are open to accommodate your needs?

We also have some information here which may help:

Fear of Choking or Drowning

Are you scared of choking, swallowing gauze, or drowning in your own saliva during dental treatment? Find out how to avoid choking at the dentist's here!

www.dentalfearcentral.org

All the best wishes

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Hi cooleen 13, I also have a fear of feeling like I'm going to drown. It happens with the water from the drill. At my appointment just the other day, I was asked to hold the suction. Even though I was holding the suction I still felt this way. I couldn't tell where the dentist was working because I have a fixed temporary on the bottom while my implants heal. I couldn't tell where to put the suction. I'm wondering how are you doing now with your dental journey?
Best wishes to you.