I think I have my first cavity, ek. How can I get a script for antianxiety meds?

[MeghanPopoff]

I think I have my first cavity, ek. How can I get a script for antianxiety meds?

So, I was a warrior and went through with getting one of my Wisdom Teeth taken out(lol) It was a success 100% because I was prescribed 2 Xanax and didn't care what they did(lol). I haven't been back to the dentist since(even though he was amazing). I am now experiencing some tooth pain in which feels like what would be a cavity(I assume).

The way that I was prescriped the xanax last time was in my inital consiltation I told the receptionist that I had very bad dental anxiety and was shaking when I was in the exam room. The Denist asked me if I wanted to have the tooth extracted THAT DAY and I started to cry. He could clealy tell that I had a issue and prescribed me.

I would like to say that I can go in and have it filled without the xanax but even talking about it makes me begin to cry. I have really bad anxiety and I don't know how to go about reminding the DDS of that. I assume that most fillings are done the same day? Should I tell them over the phone when I'm making the appointment and have them send the prescription over to the pharamacy? I know I need to get this tooth taken care of before it turns into a Root Canal job(if it hasn't already O_O) Please help!!!!

 

[FearfulInMA]

Re: I think I have my first cavity, ek. How can I get a script for antianxiety meds?

Hi! I'm so sorry that you are going through this.

I think that it's definitely ok to call and let the dentist's office know that you are anxious and the Xanax has helped in the past. It really depends on the dentist's office whether or not they would do the filling that day. You could always just call and ask that. They will know because they will know how long of an appointment you are scheduled for. My dentist would generally not do a filling the same day -- the first appointment would usually just be to figure out what is going on and what needs to be done. But, each office is different in terms of how they manage patient flow. I'm not sure where you are, but one thing to note about Xanax is that it's a controlled substance so they may not be able to call in a prescription to the pharmacy (you might actually have to pick up the prescription from the office).

Best of luck to you!