I have neglected my dental care for years. It’s not a money issue, I just have never been comfortable at the dentist. Now, I’m paying for it because my mouth hurts all the time. I’m ready to bite the bullet. Is there any way for me to get a ton of work done at one […]
Is Dental Sedation Safe?
I have been avoiding the dentist. A friend told me that she used to be afraid of the dentist until she used dental sedation. I was all excited about it. Then, I read this article about a woman who died from dental sedation in Iowa and they said it was the dentist’s fault. Now I’m […]
My Dentist Cannot Get Me Numb
I am dealing with two infected teeth. I have been to my dentist for three visits where he tried to get me numb. Each time he’s given me multiple shots. More at each consecutive visit. None of these visits helped and he could not get me numb. He’s been giving me pain killers to help […]
Dental Horror Story
I had never had a bad experience at the dentist until recently. I’ve heard of these type of stories. I needed one filling and one dental crown. I was in the dental chair for over two hours. First, he nicks my lip with with one of his dental tools. In fact, he nicked it so […]
Dental Cyst or Abscess?
I have a lump above one of my teeth for about three years. My dentist has been watching it and said it is a chronic abscess. I started getting nervous about this because I read these type of lumps could also be a cyst. I asked to see a specialist and my dentist complied. The […]
A Failed Dental Implant Case
I had a dental implant done by a dentist that I’ve seen for years. I didn’t think to ask him about his history of placing dental implants and now I wish I had. First, he couldn’t get me numb in the procedure to removed the tooth and my mouth has been burning ever since. At […]
Dealing with Novocain Sensitivity
I am planning on getting porcelain veneers for a smile makeover, but have a concern. I have a sensitivity to Novocain. Recently, a friend who had porcelain veneers told me that after they put the numbing gel on her, that her hands started shaking and did so for about 15 minutes. I am concerned this […]
What if I Wake Up During Dental Sedation?
I have pretty severe anxiety that also makes its way into my dental care. I’ve been advised to try dental sedation but have this fear that I may wake up in the middle of it. I heard it is not the same as anesthesia so I’m a bit panicked to try it. What are the […]
Sedation for a Simple Cleaning?
I have pretty severe dental anxiety. I’ve always gone to the dentist despite this, but I am an absolute wreck for at least a week before the appointment and can’t even eat. Each time, I have lost five pounds. I read about sedation dentistry for people like me but it sounds like it is only […]
Two Dental Emergencies?
I recently had a dental emergency on a molar. It was my own fault. I am terrified of dentists and tend to avoid them altogether. This has caused me no end of problems with my teeth. I had to have the tooth extracted. The procedure did not go smoothly. Now that it is over, the […]
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