I don't like dentists. I never have - never will. I went last week. Periodontal Disease, I think 2 cavities and redoing of two fillings. Okay. I can handle the fillings and the cavities. What I CAN'T handle is the deep root cleaning they are going to perform in 2 hours. Where they go below the gum line, scrap your teeth and roots and then send you on your merry way.
The thought is seriously upsetting my stomach. John knows I am afraid, but he doesn't understand as he loves the dentist. So though he thinks he is being supportive, it just isn't doing the trick.
Yes, I know I will be fine. Yes I know the pain is temporary. I know this.
Still doesn't mean I can't be afraid and wish I didn't have to go. I know I will freak out when I see all the blood on the thingy that sits on your chest while they clean. And I will freak when they tell me to rinse and I see all the blood. John got it done last week. He said it didn't hurt but when he rinsed it was as red as tomato soup. His teeth are in good condition as he always went to the dentist. I haven't had a cleaning in a decade. Last cleaning I did have took two visits and the hygenist calling me a suck for crying because he kept jabbing my gums with the pick thing. Not a very good experience.
*cringes*
So please, anyone who is scared of the dentist as much as I am, think soothing thoughts for me?
I really wish I didn't have to go...
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Tell the dentist you are nervous and ask for something to help you relax. My dentist gave me a rx for Valium I think after my first appointment. It helps and after a while you will get the hang of it and be braver and not need the extra help. Take some music along to listen to, that helped too.
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