Something that scares me more than my cancer dx

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  • kellyj
    kellyj Member Posts: 75
    edited November 2010

    PiscesMoon,

    I feel so bad for you, you are truly terrified.  Have you talked to your dentist about what it is that scares you the most about your visits?  I know I asked earlier if it was that you can't see what they are doing; or if it is because they are in your personal space.   Obviously, you are anticipating pain at each visit.  If in your mind you are going to be uncomfortable  each time you go,  even the simplest procedure will give you anxiety.  Would it help if someone walked you through those procedures?  Understanding what is happening gives you power and takes away the helplessness.  As a dentist, when I am in the chair I have no anxiety because I know exactly what they are doing.  I understand that having four hands and several instruments in your face at one time can be unnerving.  Please, if I can help you in any way let me know. Sounds like you have a couple more visits to endure.  Ask the dentist for a little valium along with the nitrous at your longer more invasive appointments.

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  • PiscesMoon
    PiscesMoon Member Posts: 206
    edited November 2010

    kelly,

    thank you so much for responding.  my biggest fear, i guess, is of her not being able to numb me and hitting a nerve or something and having me shoot out of the chair screaming.  :-(  i've got to go back monday and have her buff down this crown because it just doesnt feel right.  i'm going to ask her to numb me, which she will.  i know that she will listen to me.  she knows how bad i am (and it's embarrassing while being terrifying at the same time).  i have to have an inlay done a week from next monday.  :-(  i've just got a lot of work that needs to be done.  i think that the more i go and more positive experiences i have then maybe i'll be able to be like a normal person and just be a little nervous.  i'm terrified about getting this crown buffed down and for most ppl it's an easy visit.  thanks for your understanding and your help.  i'm not sure what else i can do in order to make anything easier.

    ~M

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  • kellyj
    kellyj Member Posts: 75
    edited November 2010

    PicesMoon,

    Ok, now I understand your apprehension.  Some patients are harder to numb than others, especially on the mandibular teeth.  The numbing process is not all that comfortable itself!  I do know that adjusting a crown should be a simple appointment for you.  The dentist will grind only on the crown surface and not involve any tooth structure. You will hear the drill, but, no pain involved. I am glad you have a dentist that understands your fear.  I think she can get you through this!  Good luck next week on your inlay.  It is also a pretty basic procedure.  It is like a larger filling, only they will take an impression at the end.  Take care, let me know how it goes.

    Kelly 

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