Hi all, 15+ years sufferer and worse since December 22. Both ears screaming day in day out it really gets me down but I try carry on as much as but avoid loud noises as T reacts more. Toothache few days now, unbearable so given in and made a dentist appointment for tomorrow. Looking for tips I guess on how to deal as my anxiety is high and I fear the drill as its loud. Any tips gratefully appreciated. Thanks all.
Dentist: Hi all, 15+ years sufferer and worse... - Tinnitus UK
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Hi Yam42 Wear ear protection - muffs and / or plugs. I wear muffs. If you protect your ears it will take the fear out of it. It worked for me anyway.
I have earplugs but seems to trap the noise in more if you know what i mean. If I put fingers in my ears it blocks it a bit more. Wonder if they'll let me do that
as doglover says - and tell the dentist so that the practitioner knows.
Hi Yam42...I know this fear...and the uncomfortableness of trapping the T in...but plugs surely won't hurt and might protect the external ear...maybe try some CBT techniques and definitely tell the dentist...maybe they can alter their drill technique to make it less noisy and vibrating.
Hello
Ask the dentist to drill in intervals having gaps in between, that’s if he drills as he may extract the tooth….
Also by pressing the tragus firmly over the ear canal with your fingers is an excellent way to plug your ears as I was told by my audiologist that it reduces sound instantly by 30 decibels…. I must say I have used this method for sirens etc passing in the street….
I hope this helps
Good luck x
I use "Quies" wax ones. Whenever I need anything noisy done at my dentist
My dentist cancelled last min and have one today with one I've never been to, I do hope no drill has to be involved. My anxiety high
Ono. That's bad luck. Waiting ramps up the anxiety. I'm due to have two fillings end of November. It's going to be a long month .. All the best today.
when anxiety levels are very high it is possible to have sedation . You won’t know anything about it. I had sedation when a dentist had to take deep roots out.
Good luck