Crown

[Judy]

Does anyone have any tips for starting calm while having crown work done? I’m very nervous.

 

[Sweet Tooth]

For me, once I know that I'm numb, it helps me feel a little calmer.
I something will think, "Thank God for novacane. Now I can relax."
Wondering how you are doing?

 

[Judy]

Thank you for your response. I go next week to get it done. One of my biggest fear is that the novacane won’t numb me enough and then the drill hits a nerve. Also, just how long it takes in the chair. I’ve always had a real fear of any dental work due to bad experiences as a child. Even though I’m on up there in age now, I can’t get past the anxiety.

 

[Sweet Tooth]

If you don't feel like your numb enough, your dentist will give more novacane. If you feel anything let your dentist know right away so he/she can help you. Last week I had a temporary crown made so my bite would be accurate for a 3 D x ray for implants.

Getting the temporary crown didn't take that long. A few start and stops of the drill and the drilling was done. It felt long to me but "in reality" it wasn't that long Anything can feel long for me The tooth that I has the temporary crown will be extracted next week. I am a little put out by having to have this tooth worked on when I'm having it extracted in a very short time It just more stress to put up with.

 

[Judy]

Yes, I can definitely understand your added stress. I pray all will go well for you.

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Keep us posted on how it goes. I'll be thinking and wondering about you

 

[Judy]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind thoughts.

 

[Judy]

@Sweet Tooth I had my crown work done this morning. Thank the Lord it went fine. Very gentle, kind dentist and assistant. Understood my anxiety and very reassuring.

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Judy, that's fantastic news!!! I'm so happy for you
I'm on up there in age like you and still have lots of anxiety and fear about the dentist. I've also had some bad experiences. Tomorrow I'm having a BIG surgery on my upper. All it takes is some bad experiences and that has such an impact on us. It doesn't just go away.
Best wishes to you Judy

 

[Judy]

@Sweet Tooth I’m glad you understand how I feel. I wish it would go away but at this stage in my life I’m sure it won’t. I wish you all the best with your procedure tomorrow. Keep in touch. Take care, Judy

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Thank you Judy. We will keep in touch