Setback support desperately needed

[reperez]

Hello all

Today I had a dentist appointment where I had a cavity in a tooth. It is just starting to form so they want to fill it without numbing it and not put me under. However, I have severe dental anxiety and I am not sure I can do it like that. I have all ready asked for laughing has to be used to try and help but I have never used it. I have used the advice on this site for stoping cavities from growing a lot to try and prevent them and to have any that do form not get worse. I would consider this a win and a positive sign since they are so small. I would like other peoples thoughts on this situation and for some much needed support? Also, if you have used laughing gas what was your experience like with it?

 

[GinaBambina]

@reperez Hi, if the fillings are super small it shouldn’t take to long to fill. You didn’t mention if you would have Novocaine and how you are with the shot.

I personally love the Nitrous Oxide. I have a good trip and don’t really care what the heck is going on.
One time I called my dentist Elvis when he came in the room.
If you have access to headphones I would bring those and would make for a better time.

 

[Milomin]

Hi...If you prefer to have your tooth numbed, you can do that. It's all up to you. They won't care at all. It might give your piece of mind knowing that it is frozen. Personally, I always ask for freezing when I get a filling done. It's great that you are addressing these fillings now before they get larger. You are being proactive which is great! I have never had nitrous oxide, but do listen to music.