Terrified of dentist

[celtic2746]

Any one got any.tips on how to deal with severe phobia of goimg.to the dentist i hate needles and gas and dont want to be put out ! Its terrifying me just thinking about it ! David

[Hidden]

Hi, I wont be much help, but I have just read your post and feel for you. I am older and always hated the dentist, but had such faith in mine, I stopped panicking.

Do they still use gas, and can you take something to calm you down before you go, or asking the dentist for help?xx

[celtic2746 in reply to Hidden]

Thx for your reply ! Ive never liked going to the dentist and i also suffer from depression and anxiety.also other health.problems for which i take medication for and i dont handle stress very well ! Im going to put postpone.getting.my teeth done and wait till my.health.gets much better ! Take care ecinue !.david

[Hidden]

Thanks David, you know your body best, but I hope you are not suffering with toothache. I don't handle stress very well therefore anxiety/depression follow. I see you had a brain haemorrage awhile ago, so I hope you are fully recovered. xx

[celtic2746]

Thanks for that im still not 100% even now its been. 2 years since my brain haemorrage but i suffer from short term memory problems even now ! I didnt like dentist and hospitals before but i feel worse about them since that happened ! I think a will definatley put off the dentist for a while and concentrate. Getting better ! Take care david

[Hidden]

Hello David

When you are ready to go to the dentist speak to them , let them know all your anxieties & health problems you have & choose one that is understanding

I am also petrified going to the dentist but I looked round till I got one that was understanding & even though I still don't like going knowing they understand really helps

Take Care x

[Hidden]

What is it about the dentist that makes you afraid? If you don't mind me asking. I also deal with fears, but am working to overcome them.

[Savingbri]

I am right there with you. My appointment is tomorrow. . I wish you the best

- Susie

[Agu8383]

Hi , I have the same every time I go I feel like I am having heart attack , cold sweets etc . I tried the special gas is kind of sedation but you are awake and and have to say it really works . Speak to your dentist too they very understanding now as some many people like us .