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dentalness
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I have an awful gag reflex, and just thinking about the surgery which is scheduled for 10 days from now makes me feel like I’m going to vomit. I’m scared that the nitrous oxide will smell/taste bad and make me want to vomit, and I asked for some type of anti-anxiety meds, but the doctor said they don’t give meds for the night before or for any anxiety prior to the removal. I’m going to have to call my physician to see what they can do for getting something for that. Does anyone know if something like valium or xanax help for that? I’d honestly rather die than get the surgery. I truly cannot handle the anxiety from it. This is probably one of the worst cases of anxiety I’ve ever had, if not THE worst. It’s almost never so bad that I’d rather die because I’m too mentally weak to handle anything like this. The sutures that my office offers are made from animal collagen, and I’m a vegetarian. I just don’t feel comfortable with having stitches in my mouth until they dissolve, and especially because of what they’re made from. I can barely eat and it’s over a week away. I’m also nervous that I’m going to say something offensive or “not like me” after the removal. Are you able to really control what you’re saying when you wake up from IV sedation + laughing gas? All I see are those videos of people saying crazy things afterwards. I could probably list a lot more about what I’m nervous about, but I need help. There’s absolutely no way I’ll be able to even get out of bed that morning. Just going for the consultation made me feel sick today. I’m in desperate need of anti-anxiety meds and it’s over a week before the scheduled date. I don’t know what to do. I have a minor infection in my gums due to one of my teeth, and it’s like a ticking timebomb. It has to get done before it becomes worse, but I can’t handle it AT ALL.
Any advice or recommendations would help a little bit. Thank you
Any advice or recommendations would help a little bit. Thank you