Scared of the dentist!
I hate going to the dentist. Even the thought of it makes me cringe. In fact, I am actually petrified. My dental health is probably suffering. Please help. - Todd in Kentucky Todd, Believe it or not,...
View ArticleIs it better to save a tooth or have it extracted?
I have a tooth that hurts really bad. It is the one on top, more specifically it’s the third one from my canine on the right. When I went into the dentist for the pain, he said the cavity was down to...
View ArticleOral sedation or iv sedation?
I need to undergo a treatment at the dentist that I’m kind of scared about it. But the good thing is that it is a self-proclaimed “cater to cowards dentist” so it offers different sedation dentistry...
View ArticleWhat is sedation dentistry and how can it help me?
Is sedation dentistry safe? Is it right for me? - Paul in Texas Paul, You are not alone if you cannot relax in the dental chair? Rest assured, you’re among the many Americans who have a fear of dental...
View ArticleI’m a total coward about going to the dentist.
I get myself so worked up when it’s time to go to the dentist. I gag at even the thought of those uncomfortable x-rays. How pathetic is that? Therefore, I don’t go. I put it off until I can’t stand it...
View ArticleGetting sedation for a teeth cleaning?
I’m long overdue on a dental cleaning but I am so frightened. When I was a kid I had some really painful experiences. So I always put off going in. Yes, I know it’s best to keep up with cleanings, etc....
View ArticleGetting over my fear of needles.
Ever since I was young, I have absolutely hated needles. I dreaded the doctor or dentist. I must have had a painfully traumatic experience when I was a kid, because even the thought of the dentist...
View ArticleWill Lumineers work for me even if I’ve never been to a dentist?
My teeth are self-admittedly really nasty. They are crooked and rotten. I am missing a couple, probably because I’m 18 years old and have never been to a dentist. - Lewis in Louisiana Lewis, Although,...
View ArticleHow can I handle dental anxiety and pain after cancer treatment?
I’ve always taken good care of my teeth, but last year I was diagnosed with cancer. I went through two rounds of chemotherapy and I’ve been cleared for now, but the treatment did a number on my teeth....
View ArticleDon’t know what to do about this tooth? I may need to be sedated.
My tooth has been killing me for the last couple of weeks and now the jaw is starting to hurt too. The pain is on and off and sometimes moves around. I got into an emergency dentist where I never have...
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