Tooth extraction.

[hairyfairy]

Acouple of years ago I had a root canal on an infected tooth. Unfortunately it didn`t clear up the infection, & my dentist has told me there`s no option but to take the tooth out. I`m terrified of extractions, & don`t know how I`ll cope. I`m shaking with fear just thinking about it. There is the option of sedation where I won`t remember the procedure, but I`ll need someone to take me home afterwards, & I don`t know anyone who I can trust to do that.

[Hidden]

Oooo am with I'm the same just let it rot away won't hurt you a lot of people I no have had holes in there teeth and rotted and just chipped away

[hairyfairy in reply to Hidden]

I can`t do that because there`s an infection under it which could lead to damage to the jawbone & that would affect the other teeth. Besides, dental abcesses can spread to other parts of the body if ignored.

[Hidden in reply to hairyfairy]

Or rite no so you'll have to get it out 🤔

[jules2105]

Hi, i'm afraid of the dentist too. If you can i'd definately take someone with you and tell the dentist how terrified you are. I find i'm better at the dentist now they know i'm afraid and that they are really understanding.

Jules x

[Sharon51]

You need to make an appointment with your dentist and tell them how you feel , dentists are a lot more compasionate now to how people feel your not alone ! They'll will make it less of an ordeal for you .