Posts Tagged ‘dental anxiety’

I had a panic attack the last time I went for the filling. The normal treatment for nervous patients isn’t for me. What can I do?

Friday, November 5th, 2010
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hi im on propranonol, and suffer bad anxiety/panic attacks , i have a panick attack well few while having 2 fillings i held it together but when i left the dentist i felt like someone was sat on my chest and felt week , i wasnt panicking as i felt to week to panick , i cant cope being put to sleep or the treatment for nervous ppl cause i know when it wares off il panick then do you think i can have the fillings with out the needless,,
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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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I am just wondering how effective sedation is, particularly for the extraction of teeth?

Monday, October 11th, 2010
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am just wondering how effective sedation is? i am very scared of the dentist but after having terrible toothache for a week i had no choice but to go he told me the tooth needed taking out and i calmed myself enough for him to inject the gum and loosen the tooth then after 5 attempts of removing the tooth told me he could not do it i was sent home in agony and shock now i know i cant try this again without sedation..or could i even be put to sleep?,
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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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I am a complete dental phobic, but need dentures for awful teeth. Can I get this on the NHS?

Monday, October 4th, 2010
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Hello, Well first of all I am a complete dental phobic !! But now I have I know got to get to my GP as my teeth are awful. I am so scared that I will have to have all my teeth out. And in Hospital.All my back teeth on both sides are awful on left and right, leaving bottom and top ones.in otherwords finding food very awkward to eat unless soft foods. But is it at all possible to get dentures on the NHS ? So I can eat? I am a total wreck, going through a bad time, fearful also bad hormones etc. Regards. Ps I also suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.,
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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
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I don’t want dental phobia to ruin my smile. Can you recommend a dentist?

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
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I have always had a phobia about dentists but have managed it for the past 20 years however after a recent bout of depression am now absolutley terrified.I have recently plucked up the courage to go the the hygienist as I know how important it is and have not been as good at looking after my gums (have had problems with them for years) to get back on track, I have lots of crowns and really try hard to look after them as best I can. I was left with the impression I will eventually loose all my teeth to gum disease which I know i have to come to terms. However I am willing to do what it takes to keep them for as long as I can. I would really like to find a dentist I can trust bit dont know where to start looking. I live in Stamford Lincolnshire, but would be willing to travel to the right dentist. Do you know where I could begin to start looking for one? I dont know many people in the area so asking around is not really an option. I would be very grateful if you could help, also am thinking of getting some private insurance but dont know where to start!! Sorry this is long winded would be grateful for any advice. Thank you,
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Dr Kalpesh Bohara

The Dental Suite
36 Frederick Street, Loughborough, Leicester, LE11 3BJ
Web: www.dental-suite.co.uk  Tel: 01509 231144
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Why should I be on sedation while removal of tooth?

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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I had my tooth out recently but upon extraction the tooth broke leaving the roots still in my gum, i have now been referred to a specialist to have the remainder out. It says in the letter that i will be under sedation, what does that actually mean i am a very nervous patient and suffer with panic attacks. Can you help?

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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Can I expect NHS to fix the hole in my left tooth?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
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I have noticed that the tooth to the left of my front one has got a hole there. i am very self consious of this as it looks terrible when i smile or talk,will my nhs dentist be able to rectify this and how? im terrified of the dentist.

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Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD

Aviva Cosmetic Dentistry
101 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3EN
Web: www.avivacosmeticdentistry.co.uk Tel: 01727 854429

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I am depressed about my teeth condition

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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Hi After years of neglect ,all my top teeth have badly decayed ,and broken off . Im so embarrassed about this ,and hence cant face a dentist because of the shame that I let my teeth get into this state. Unfortunately I cant afford private ,so will have to go nhs , I would like to know what is available ,as I know I am probably going to have to have them all taken out and have dentures,but I have been told nhs wont cover this? Also ,what would you advise me to tell the dentist before my appointment ,as I want to let him know the state my mouth is in before he actually sees them ,im so depressed about this and really need some help .

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Dr Andrew Moore

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG
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I have had series of teeth problem causing tooth decay

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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I’m quite young, Actually just 21! I used to always hate going to the dentist when i was little so i had Pretty teeth in the front but horrible ones in the back. When i finally went to one when i was 16 he did 4 root canals on 2 of my back teeth on both sides. I had medicaid at the time and didn’t tell me that medicaid wouldn’t pay for the rest so basically i couldnt do anything about it. From then on i had to get 2 back teeth pulled (on the same side) which doesn’t bother me.. I’m goin to have to get the other teeth pulled soon and some on top in the back. My question is. well my front teeth are decaying and almost gone. What are my options that i can get done. I will save up the money to pay for it but just trying to get info on what i should be getting done! and its about 4 teeth up front! Thanks so much for your time!

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Dr Riten Patel

The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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Is there a way to get me relaxed during my dental treatment?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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I have an abnormal physcological fear of dentists which is a result of a face slap by a dentist when I was a child (he pushed a sore tooth with his finger and I bit his finger) The last time I visited a dentist was 1972 they pumped me full of “happy gas” to try and get me to relax, I burned it up quicker than they could pump it in. When I get hurt I become violent, subsequently I have to be put under with a general anesthetic. My teeth need to be sorted out and some implants out in for ones that are missing and others that will have to be removed, but feel it would have to be done under proper hospital op conditions Is this possible please.

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Dr Riten Patel

The Mulberry
18 Ashley Road, Walton on Thames Surrey, KT12 1HS
Web: www.mulberrydental.co.uk Tel: 01932 223 479

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I am scared of dentist and cant afford treatment costs

Monday, November 9th, 2009
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Hi there im a 25 year old male with a huge problem i have very very bad teeth in fact i have neglected them for so long i barely have any left!now the problem i have is that 1 i am petrified of the dentist and 2 i do not think i can afford to get them fixed or replaced please could you advise me of what i can do several years of agony and funny looks has got to come to an end

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Dr Rob Tennet

St Johns Dental Practice
18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ
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