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sharon
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Hello, I'm Sharon and found this web site tonight while searching for forums for those with dental phobia.
Week after next I have to have a crown put on, I'm not new to this, having had at least a dozen (and this is the third time for this tooth. But it's been 20 years since my last one and my fears and phobias have increased greatly in this time.
I am not afraid of pain, noises, drills or needles but I have a terrible fear of vomiting and because of this I am petrified of most dental work, specifically the dental impression. I am about to lose my mind over the fear of what will happen when he puts that in my mouth. He said he will use a smaller one but even that will be too big for me. I have honestly been pretty non-functional for the last two weeks. I have been prescribed 5 mgs of valium to take the night before and 5 mgs to take the morning of. I think that would be enough to help me get through the appt if I didn't have to have the impression.
I read the page on this site about the fear of gagging and I felt somewhat comforted knowing others have this also but there was nothing there that made me feel any better about going through this. One suggestion said to always breath through the nose. A friend of mine told me her dentist said to always breath through the mouth. So which is correct? Or is it either, and it's just that by concentrating on your breathing you supposedly keep your mind off other things?
My other horrible fear in the dental chair is that of the postion he puts me in - fully reclined with my head lower than my feet. I get scared lying like this I can't swallow and water and saliva start dribbling down my throart making me feel like I will choke and gag. Also I have a vertigo disorder and this position makes me feel more on the verge of vertigo than usual.
The tooth to be crowned is #10. Can anyone tell me - how common it is to gag during impressions? How long does it have to stay in my mouth? Is the bottom impression as bad as the top? Is the smaller size really any more tolerable? Does he have to use a rubber dam when doing a crown? Do I really need to lie in that position or can I sit up somewhat? I asked him once and he said that is the best position for him. BUT WHAT ABOUT ME?????? I wanted to cry out.
Can anyone help me? I am desparate.
Week after next I have to have a crown put on, I'm not new to this, having had at least a dozen (and this is the third time for this tooth. But it's been 20 years since my last one and my fears and phobias have increased greatly in this time.
I am not afraid of pain, noises, drills or needles but I have a terrible fear of vomiting and because of this I am petrified of most dental work, specifically the dental impression. I am about to lose my mind over the fear of what will happen when he puts that in my mouth. He said he will use a smaller one but even that will be too big for me. I have honestly been pretty non-functional for the last two weeks. I have been prescribed 5 mgs of valium to take the night before and 5 mgs to take the morning of. I think that would be enough to help me get through the appt if I didn't have to have the impression.
I read the page on this site about the fear of gagging and I felt somewhat comforted knowing others have this also but there was nothing there that made me feel any better about going through this. One suggestion said to always breath through the nose. A friend of mine told me her dentist said to always breath through the mouth. So which is correct? Or is it either, and it's just that by concentrating on your breathing you supposedly keep your mind off other things?
My other horrible fear in the dental chair is that of the postion he puts me in - fully reclined with my head lower than my feet. I get scared lying like this I can't swallow and water and saliva start dribbling down my throart making me feel like I will choke and gag. Also I have a vertigo disorder and this position makes me feel more on the verge of vertigo than usual.
The tooth to be crowned is #10. Can anyone tell me - how common it is to gag during impressions? How long does it have to stay in my mouth? Is the bottom impression as bad as the top? Is the smaller size really any more tolerable? Does he have to use a rubber dam when doing a crown? Do I really need to lie in that position or can I sit up somewhat? I asked him once and he said that is the best position for him. BUT WHAT ABOUT ME?????? I wanted to cry out.
Can anyone help me? I am desparate.