Subject: Are you afraid of the Dentist?
Posted by: xbunny
Date: Feb 15 10
I was at my regular check up in the waiting room ,when the woman next to me was very agitated as well another man,when they began to talk about the dentist,it was total horror stories about the treatment,they had a real terrifying fear.With modern dentistry at our finertips,are you still afraid or have you ever been?Apparently one patient can't stand the sounds,the other one detested the smell.Is a bad experience from childhood that lingers on?
Posted by: xbunny
Date: Feb 15 10
I was at my regular check up in the waiting room ,when the woman next to me was very agitated as well another man,when they began to talk about the dentist,it was total horror stories about the treatment,they had a real terrifying fear.With modern dentistry at our finertips,are you still afraid or have you ever been?Apparently one patient can't stand the sounds,the other one detested the smell.Is a bad experience from childhood that lingers on?
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Wildisthewind 
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Hate it always have. Goes back to my childhood where one stupid nurse said to me " we don't want to touch that nerve do we, or we will be scraping you of the ceiling" True story. Reply #41. Sep 20 10, 6:39 AM |
lardask
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Always feared the dentist,now I went to one that uses laser its amazing,no freezing and all you hear is a little clicking sound,expensive though,well worth it for me Reply #42. Oct 01 10, 11:51 PM |
Dragonfrog
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My first experience was having an abcessed tooth pulled at age 7. Hated dentists after that until after high school when I went school for and then to work for...you guessed it a dentist! Worked as a dental assistant for 19 years even met my husband through that office. I do agree with one comment though, Marathon Man made me almost hide under my seat in the theater, and I was working for the dentist at the time! Reply #43. Jan 28 11, 10:37 PM |
| joecali
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Yes I hate, it's so awful. Reply #44. Jan 28 11, 11:07 PM |
playmate1111
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Don't know why i came to this and read it, having a tooth pulled on Friday :) Anyone got any valium? lol Reply #45. Jan 29 11, 1:27 AM |
| Dragonfrog
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I'll pray for you playmate, hang in there! Reply #46. Jan 29 11, 10:06 AM |
purelyqing
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No, never been to a dentist except once to use my work benefits and then only for scaling and polishing. We used to have annual checks by nurses in school. Reply #47. Jan 30 11, 5:14 AM |
trojan11
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Saw the dentist last Tuesday. Five fillings, some drilling out, polishing and scrapping, cost $239. No injection for pain, and there was none. His work came with a six month gaurantee. No pain or hassle at all. Mind you, Salvador is not the best place for a dentist to make a mess of things. Reply #48. Jan 30 11, 9:45 AM |
frosty123
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Yes. I had a broken tooth pulled out of my mouth and when the dentist was pulling it, the novacaine already had worn off. I bit her twice and I drew blood the second time. Reply #49. Jan 05 17, 8:43 PM |
Mixamatosis
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Yes, though I've got over it to a reasonable extent over the years. My husband and daughter also have a fear of the dentist. Recently I read of a new discovery of a chemical application that can encourage regrowth of damaged teeth and the hope is that it may eliminate the need for fillings but it's not yet on the market and I don't know how long it will take before it is. Reply #50. Jan 10 17, 5:07 AM |
daver852
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No,I am not afraid of the dentist. I am TERRIFIED of the dentist! Reply #51. Jan 10 17, 1:05 PM |
Creedy
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I'm not afraid of the dentist - but I'm sure as heck afraid of the dentist's bill Reply #52. Aug 29 17, 5:52 AM |
AcrylicInk
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I didn't mind it until a couple of years ago when I had to have my first filling. I'm not scared now, but a bit less comfortable about going. Reply #53. Aug 30 17, 2:05 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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The things I think abut are: 1) I'm not going to die from dental treatment. 2) It will be over soon. Just concentrate on the music 3) I'm lucky. If I was living in medieval times it would be pliers and no anaesthetic. 4) I did finally find a dentist I trusted, though mine is expensive. 5) I go to the dentist less often but have learned how to look after my teeth better so it's not such a big deal when I go. 6) After going through childbirth the dentist is not such a big deal either. Reply #54. Sep 03 17, 4:12 AM |
misstified
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It' not a great experience but I go regularly because my teeth are quite weak and I want to keep them as long as possible. Reply #55. Nov 09 17, 3:55 PM |
SaggySocks
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My allergy to novocaine was discovered at the dentist. Apparently, being green faced is not a good idea. Poor dentist...I hope he's recovered by now. Reply #56. Nov 09 17, 4:34 PM |
blake_aus_nsw
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No not really but i don't like to go because when i have the dentist tools put in my mouth it makes me gag. Reply #57. Dec 06 17, 10:42 PM |
| Mixamatosis
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Why do dentists always ask you questions after they've filled your mouth with something that makes it impossible to speak? Reply #58. Dec 07 17, 6:15 AM |
| Mixamatosis
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For anyone scared of the dentist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgI3Y7gxMO4 Reply #59. Jan 13 18, 2:52 PM |
jabb5076
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I'm petrified--too many bad experiences. I'd rather go through labor again than have dental work done. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to go this year. Sigh... Reply #60. Jan 13 18, 5:32 PM |
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