I am really scared and paraniod to go to the dentist! please help!

Question

i have never liked the dentist! its so horrible, the stress that i go through before i get to the dentist. my front tooth has been alittle sensitive, is there a chance that a root canal will be done? im so scared and paranoid i dont know what to do! please help me with any tips or tricks you have in staying calm before a trip to the dentist.

Answer 1

I also have a dental phobia... It is a completely irrational fear of dentists, needles, etc.  I am a complete mess as soon as I get into the chair.  My best advice is to gather up your guts, go to the dentist (if you don't like your current one's bedside manner then maybe find a different one who understands) and make sure they are aware of your fears/concerns before they do anything.  it may not be as bad as you think.  I'd actually be surprised if you need a root canal based on the tooth being only a "little" sensitive.

If you are really scared, http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/ is a really good resource for tips on dealing with all this.

Answer 2

I have had a root canal treatment done on one of my upper laterals when i was 16. Its not a bit painful, like there's none at all. and no, they wont pull it out, they would just clean the rotten part as well as the inside of the root.

If the dentist is ur problem then go to another one, look what that dentist has done to u, he gave u some kind of a phobia. It really helps if the dentist is kind and always smiles. Most dentist normally befriend their patient to relax them before the treatment..

Answer 3

most of the time a root canal is done cause of a cavity if your tooth needed one you would be in a lot of pain i mean really bad sounds like you have sensitive teeth you might need a cap or just a checkup it is not really that bad you will be ok just try and face your fears you can do it.

Answer 4

my moms a dental hygientist and i honestly dont see what all the freight is about with people and the dentist

i love it because afterwards your teeth feel squeaky clean and you get a little goody bag with a new toothbrush, floss and paste! and maybe a toy or somethin;)

and if they do a root canal they wont do it tmr youll have to make another appt. and they numb you up real good trust me[=

same for an extraction (pulling a tooth)

Answer 5

Don't be scared and stop believing in rumors, all these might have affect you. There is nothing to be worried of, just look for a good, skilled and experienced dentist. The treatments like root canal are not so horrible. A dental visit will help you to get back your beautiful smile. The dentist is there to help you out not to scare you dear.

  Just change your dentist and if you desire to know about root canal treatment, please visit this link and make sure read all the articles there it will help. Thanks and be brave...

Answer 6

You shouldnt think of what might go wrong at the dentist.  Think of what they will be fixing.  And if you are only feeling a little sensitivity in your front teeth then dont fret.  It is completely normal.  Call 1800-DENTIST.  I have heard that that really works to find good dentists.  Also dont be scared of a root canal.  My dad got one and he said that the worst of the pain was the numbing which was a little prick.

Answer 7

well i just recently had a root canal and it wasnt fun. but honestly it didnt hurt really because with the novacane you cant feel a thing. i always had trouble staying calm. i couldnt fall asleep the night before, but all you have to do is stay calm and when your in that doctors chair and theyre drilling or doing stuff on your teeth, you close your eyes andd think of a reallly good time you haddd. it helps. and if you want, bring an ipod in there so you dont hear the drills and stufff. just try to take your mind off it the day beforee. its not that bad. its not like your getting heart surgery or something. (: i hope i helpeddd

Answer 8

well i hate the dentist too but i have never had a root canal but i had like a surgery fo one of my tooths and yah i was scared out of my mind idk why but yah to calm myself i just thought of how happy i was going to be afterwords when it was over.