i have a fear of the dentist ,i cant explain it,i just get very nervous about the whole thing
last time i went to the dentist was over 5 years ago,when i was last there the dentist basically told me off because i had a little bit of acid erosion ,id bet alot of people have this.he told me 2 make another appointment but i was just so embrassed that i didnt and havent been back in 5 years
i was told after 12 months you are taken off the list
so i know that i am probley not a patient there
thing is now i am getting terrible tooth pain and i know i should see a dentist but i think i cant go 2 my old dentist because i doubt il be a patient there anymore
i cant afford an emergency dentist.
i dnt know what 2 do

kazza

I forget where in the world you are - and this may make a difference as to how you get to a dentist - however, I'd simply advise you seek out another dentist and hope you get one with a better manner about them.

If there isn't another one - I'd still go back and see the old one. Business is business - and they probably took you off the books so they could get someone in who'd bring them some revenue.

If you find they all scare you - then perhaps you need to look into your own anxieties about going to the dentist.

thanks for answering,my tooth pain seems to have stopped,woohooo for me

Hi, I'm back. I haven't been back to the doctor (needle phobia), but had to go to the dentist today. I went online to find a new one and the ad. said they would give patient something for anxiety so that's why I went*. Yes, waiting was hard hearing the other patient and drills. Some people have said they don't like the dentist leaning in close. I can cope with that but have noticed when I'm in an enclosed exam room (four walls and no windows) it makes me more anxious.

While I waited I did my breathing exercises (from your gut three times or until you feel lightheaded) when I felt a panic attack coming on. The exam wasn't too bad and I was honest when something hurt. I'm not gonna lie, I was a nervous wreck before I left the house, but I wanted to handle this with some dignity. Anyway I'm getting a root canal next week and she might have to pull a wisdom tooth as well.

As we were talking later I reminded her that the ad. said she would help people who were anxious about seeing a dentist. I did tell her I'd had a bad experience years before and that I wasn't upset because of anything she and her staff had done. I respect that they have a job to do and I know I'm not a wus/crybaby/wienie (take your pick) in general. If there are practical ways to help reduce my anxiety there's no reason I shouldn't take advantage of it.

*So here's the good news: Once she saw I really was scared she agreed to write me a prescription right away. She was nice when I asked if nitrous oxide could be used if I took valuim beforehand. Knowing I can makes me feel better than wondering and fretting about it. Researching your options (that's how I knew to ask for a sedative before going back) and honestly communicating with your doc. to get them on your side makes a world of difference. I sympathize for anyone with similar problems and hope that has helped you in some way.

Hey Tek

Congrats on making some great moves towards over coming your phobias! I'm impressed with what you've done and think it will give inspiration to others to perhaps shop around and not be afraid to ask their dentist for a little help in dealing with things.

Well done you

i have a fear of the dentist ,i cant explain it,i just get very nervous about the whole thing
last time i went to the dentist was over 5 years ago,when i was last there the dentist basically told me off because i had a little bit of acid erosion ,id bet alot of people have this.he told me 2 make another appointment but i was just so embrassed that i didnt and havent been back in 5 years
i was told after 12 months you are taken off the list
so i know that i am probley not a patient there
thing is now i am getting terrible tooth pain and i know i should see a dentist but i think i cant go 2 my old dentist because i doubt il be a patient there anymore
i cant afford an emergency dentist.
i dnt know what 2 do
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Fear of the dentist is actually quite common particularly if anyone has had some bad experiences with the. As a result, it’s pretty easy to assume that all dentists are, as people often put it, ‘bad people’. From personal experiences, dentists are actually rude and of about ten visits to dentist so far, only about two of them have actually been kind and caring. But this doesn’t necessarily have to mean that all of them are bad though. It’s just difficult to come across a gentle dentist.

Like almost everyone, i hate Dentists and am scared of going there. Its not a phobia....but yeh, im certainly uptight and anxious.

I guess being a Dentist must be one of the most hated jobs on the planet.

This great. I am happy to see people making improvements, especially when it comes to the dentist. I used to struggle with is so I can completely relate!