Helpful tips

[Annica]

Here are some things I practised/did prior to a recent 1st dental treatment in 15+ years.
I looked up the patron Saint of teeth.....Saint Apollonia, and found a site with prayers to her directed at different aspects of dental fear/phobia....and I prayed.
I researched crystals for grounding, balancing, anxiety etc. bought some and arrived with different stones secreted about me.
By chance I came across a technique called havening....a self soothing technique using stroking movements......it is really relaxing and can even be done in dentist's chair (I forgot!)
And of course I overdosed on Rescue Remedy.
Whatever gets you through.

 

[Sweet Tooth]

Hi Annica, I'm wondering how you are doing now? I like that you mentioned self soothing techniques.
I'm thinking that if I can find something very soft, like a tiny stuffed animal, to hold in my hand at the dentist, this might be soothing for me. I would want it to be small enough so it wouldn't be noticed. I am quite OLD but my child part of me needs this.
Best wishes to you