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liz8429
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Hello,
I have my first apt in 5 years on Wed. I am very, very nervous!
I already explained my nerves over email to the staff. I've also heard very good things about this office in terms of calming anxiety. But I am wondering - how much do I tell the dentist about my fear and past anxiety?
I've been diagnosed with PTSD - caused by another family tragedy. I am recovering with the help of a psychologist, support group, and medication. PTSD has made me jumpy, fearful to trust, and extra anxious in medical situations. I'd like to mention this to the dentist. But is this too much information to share with a dentist? Will it make the situation very awkward?
Before the family tragedy, I've always had dental anxiety. I had a terrible childhood dentist. The most upsetting event happened when I was 12 yrs old. and had 4 teeth extracted. The dentist yelled at me throughout the procedure. I was constantly gagging and ending up swallowing one of my teeth. This was a permanent tooth - not a baby tooth! To make it worse, the dentist didn't tell my mother. I told my mom in the car ride home and she freaked out - concerned that it would injure my insides, etc. She did confront the dentist and he was very casual about it all. My second question - does this happen often in dentistry? It was concerning to me and my mom, but the was so casual about it and didn't have any concerns.
Thank you very much for any help and advice!!
Liz
I have my first apt in 5 years on Wed. I am very, very nervous!
I already explained my nerves over email to the staff. I've also heard very good things about this office in terms of calming anxiety. But I am wondering - how much do I tell the dentist about my fear and past anxiety?
I've been diagnosed with PTSD - caused by another family tragedy. I am recovering with the help of a psychologist, support group, and medication. PTSD has made me jumpy, fearful to trust, and extra anxious in medical situations. I'd like to mention this to the dentist. But is this too much information to share with a dentist? Will it make the situation very awkward?
Before the family tragedy, I've always had dental anxiety. I had a terrible childhood dentist. The most upsetting event happened when I was 12 yrs old. and had 4 teeth extracted. The dentist yelled at me throughout the procedure. I was constantly gagging and ending up swallowing one of my teeth. This was a permanent tooth - not a baby tooth! To make it worse, the dentist didn't tell my mother. I told my mom in the car ride home and she freaked out - concerned that it would injure my insides, etc. She did confront the dentist and he was very casual about it all. My second question - does this happen often in dentistry? It was concerning to me and my mom, but the was so casual about it and didn't have any concerns.
Thank you very much for any help and advice!!
Liz