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We know how daunting dental treatment can be. Our Dental Phobia certified experts are here to help ease your mind before treatment by answering your questions.
Would I be able to get a root canal without having to have a injection?
hello expert,
Quick question for you, would I be able to get a root canal without having to have a injection? I av been told that in desperate need of one but i keep putting it off as Iam terrified of needles and would prefer to do the procedure with no pain relief rather than having to have a needle jabbed into to mouth. Is this possible? Thanks for your time
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How can I get over the phobia caused by bad experiences?
Good afternoon,
Following a number of bad encounters with dentists, starting when I was around 8, I have ended up in the situation where I cannot walk into a dentists without going into a complete panic attack. After not visiting a dentist for in excess of 20 years, my teeth are now in an extremely poor state and I am extremely embarrased at the state of what is left of them. I am presuming that I have bad gum disease and I have lost several teeth already. It is very difficult for me to come to terms with all of this but each time I think of going to the dentist, I start to think a. I am not going to get through the door, and b. the dentist is in some way going to belittle me about the state of my teeth at which point I will probably just get up and never go back again .. ending up eating soft food for the rest of my life. As a grown man of 47, it seems really stupid … but I know that I need to see a dentist but am not sure how I would even go about it or face up to the challenge of walking in and being berated by them!!! Plus I am presuming that I would have to have all my teeth removed .. and false ones fitted .. which would cost more probably than I could afford … sorry for rambling .. but even the thought of being on a dental site is making me nervous …
Any help or advice you can offer would be most appreciated
Kind Regards
Youve made a good start by asking a question here .
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What is it that I am actually scared of?
Hello experts, I don’t have a fear of going to the dentist because Iam fine when I book the appointment, get there and sit down. It’s as soon as they put anything in my mouth, especially the little metal bits. Is this normal? If so any pointers on helping me overcome this? Thanks so much and I hope that you can help me
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Too scared to go to the dentist. What can I do at home?
Dear experts, I have a really bad phobia on going to the dentist. I even get scared when just making an appointment. I’av not been to the dentist in over 15years and my teeth are constantly sore and very sensitive with black spots. Is there anything i can do at home without needing to go to the dentist? thanks
I cant really answer this as im not sure whats wrong .
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