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Maximus S
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Hello all, I'm not normally one for forums but I am kind of at my wits end here. Sorry if this seems a bit ranty, I'm just lost at the moment
I'm currently 17 years of age, and due to some poor dental hygiene (that I am not proud of) when I was younger, I am facing some pretty average dental work.
Here's the catch: I've had a sensitive gag reflex my ENTIRE life. Whether it be shirts that rub against my neck, the straps to my motorcross helmet, or my karate mouth guard, I CANNOT handle things in my mouth. Not only is it a very physical reflex, its HIGHLY psychological. When my reflex is triggered it TERRIFIES me, it is the absolute worst feeling imaginable and I will do anything to make it stop.
Due to it being psychological, even the mere thought of a dentist putting something in my mouth can trigger it, and trying to hold my mouth open also triggers it.
Because of this fear I've put off going to the dentist for sometime now, so I've scheduled a consultation/potential examination for this coming wednesday. Now, I'm already aware I'll need some work done.. fillings.. crowns maybe.. the problem is I do NOT think I will even be able to handle a simple examination without the use of drugs. I have found a dental center that offers IV sedation and am going to make it the main point of my consultation.
I guess I just feel alone because I don't fear the "normal" things people are afraid of when they go to a dentist, I am ONLY afraid of gagging, lol. I can't find anything anywhere about someone who suffers with the same fears I do, on the same level of severity I do, that's been able to get through it.
I also fear drugs not working properly, or working the way I need. What if nitrous oxide doesn't give me the effect required to get me through a simple examination? I fear that if I am conscious enough to understand what is going on my stubborn fear and anxiety will find a way to trigger my gag reflex.
Has anyone here with similar problems been under the effects of nitrous oxide? has it worked for you?
I don't even know what I'm asking for here, I guess I'm just ranting and looking for support, I probably sound ridiculous.
I'm currently 17 years of age, and due to some poor dental hygiene (that I am not proud of) when I was younger, I am facing some pretty average dental work.
Here's the catch: I've had a sensitive gag reflex my ENTIRE life. Whether it be shirts that rub against my neck, the straps to my motorcross helmet, or my karate mouth guard, I CANNOT handle things in my mouth. Not only is it a very physical reflex, its HIGHLY psychological. When my reflex is triggered it TERRIFIES me, it is the absolute worst feeling imaginable and I will do anything to make it stop.
Due to it being psychological, even the mere thought of a dentist putting something in my mouth can trigger it, and trying to hold my mouth open also triggers it.
Because of this fear I've put off going to the dentist for sometime now, so I've scheduled a consultation/potential examination for this coming wednesday. Now, I'm already aware I'll need some work done.. fillings.. crowns maybe.. the problem is I do NOT think I will even be able to handle a simple examination without the use of drugs. I have found a dental center that offers IV sedation and am going to make it the main point of my consultation.
I guess I just feel alone because I don't fear the "normal" things people are afraid of when they go to a dentist, I am ONLY afraid of gagging, lol. I can't find anything anywhere about someone who suffers with the same fears I do, on the same level of severity I do, that's been able to get through it.
I also fear drugs not working properly, or working the way I need. What if nitrous oxide doesn't give me the effect required to get me through a simple examination? I fear that if I am conscious enough to understand what is going on my stubborn fear and anxiety will find a way to trigger my gag reflex.
Has anyone here with similar problems been under the effects of nitrous oxide? has it worked for you?
I don't even know what I'm asking for here, I guess I'm just ranting and looking for support, I probably sound ridiculous.