Posts Tagged ‘dental phobia’

How can I get over my dental phobia in order to get my broken teeth repaired?

Friday, December 10th, 2010
Q.

Hi, Im a 42 year old male and was never taken to the dentist as a child so no trust was ever built up with a dentist, i have only been to the dentist since then when i have had tooth ache and something needs to be removed. The problem now is that i only have six front upper teeth and a few broken off at the gum line at the back. I can no longer smile and very scarred to smile if i go out, this has now affected relationships and eating in public is such an embarrassment i just don’t know what to do. I work but have no savings to pay for such treatment and cant move on in life.
im terrified of dentists and so wish i had gone when i was a child. Help

A.
You need to register with a NH… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Do you deal with NHS patients with dental phobia?

Friday, November 26th, 2010
Q.

i haven’t been to a dentist in over 10 years im terrified.i need to see one urgent can you help.i receive working tax credits.do you deal with nhs.thank you

A.
I am not an NHS dentist – try … (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

How can I overcome my fear of the dentist and seek treatment for my broken/rotten teeth?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Q.

Hi i have the biggest fear of seeing a dentist. I have had a fear since childhood and the fear has now caused me to have rotten, broken and loss of teeth, I am only 31 and suffer a lot of pain at times but am too embarrassed to see a dentist. I avoid smiling as my teeth don’t do any justice to me. I have no confidence and at times I’m in so much pain i can’t focus on other things due to lack of sleep. Please help!!!

A.
You really need to visit a den… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Kailesh Solanki Kissdental – UK Practice of the Year 2007 157 Woodsend Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 8GN.2 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2QS. 13 Stanley Street, Manchester, M8 8SH. Web: www.kissdental.co.uk Tel: 0161 748 5250 View My Profile Dr Solanki

Can I get medication from a chemist instead of seeing a dentist if I have rotten teeth and abscesses?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Q.

my top back teeth are rotten and now i have an abscess. i have a fear of dentist,s can i get anti inflammatories in the chemist

A.
You will need to get help from… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

How can I find a NHS dentist that will help me with my dental phobia?

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Q.
I am 36 and not been to the dentist since i was 13 and had a bad experience over the last 16 years i have really needed to go but been in a controlling relationship and wasnt able to go even if i wanted to luckily he was sent to prison for 6 years just over a year ago now. Since then although i have a really bad phobia i have had to try and force myself to take my 2 kids to a dentist as my phobia and inability to go has caused them needing dental work.Although i have actually managed to walk through the door it is a very uncomfortable feeling and i can not be in the room when they have work done i am just glad my 2 teenagers are braver than me its them seeing if im ok on the way home instead of me being there for them . I need to try and get myself to a dentist but all the ones i come across have just made it even harder for me to see someone.They dont know my history so assume it is just a case of cant be bothered .I know i need all my teeth out as the ones that are left are stumps or rotten and after being basicaly locked in a house fo the last 10 years i also have problems with agrephobia where i find it difficult to actually walk out the house it doesnt make things any easier when i have visable rotten and missing teeth when i talk.I have tried emailing a few places in my local area but to be refered to anywhere that treats phobias and does this sort of work under sedation i am told i will need to be refered by a dentist..if i could find a dentist i was happy with and who understood my fears then i wouldnt be in this situation. I dont know if you work with nhs patients but if you do i would really appreciate some useful advice before i end up a total recluse.
A.
Sorry to hear of your problems… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Will the NHS correct my overcrowded mouth and help me overcome my dental phobia?

Thursday, November 18th, 2010
Q.
when i was younger i had an overcrowded mouth, i have had 14 teeth out altogether but they are still very crowded and overlapping, i get conjunctivitis a lot and hate my teeth. problem is i am terrified of the dentist have not been for ten years but my teeth make me so depressed. would the nhs sort them out for me or would i have to go private i would rather have them pulled out and have no teeth than the ones i have now.,
A.
Thank you so much for your enq… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My front top tooth has fallen out, which I think is down to me having Crohn’s disease. I am scared to go to the dentist. Can you advise?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Q.
My front top tooth fell out today it was a temporary one i have crohns disease could this be blamed for the state my teeth are in. My other top tooth is turning black i am scared of going dentist but know its imminent now,
A.
Dear Enquirer, I know some pat… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

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
Q.
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,,
A.
Your GP may be able to refer f… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk

My teeth have rotten away. What can be done to help me? How many appointments?

Thursday, October 21st, 2010
Q.
I’m really needing some advice, well here it goes, I’m 23 and my teeth are rotten away, ive had a phobia of the dentist since i was little, ive not been in about 5 years and basically all my top teeth at the back are rotted away, there is nothing really left of them and its driving me crazy, basically all my bottom teeth are perfect. my 2 front teeth(at the top) have a gap in the middle from rotten away too, so i have 6 teeth left at the front top and the middle are rotten, what can i do? and what will a dentist do? will i lose all my teeth? any reply or help i will be greatfull. could you let me know what can be done and how many appointments it will take, im going to make myself go but i just need to know what will happen, will i have to look like an idiot for the rest of my life?,
A.
I can’t really give you detail… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

My husband has tried dentures but has a fear of gagging. Is there any way he can get implants for missing teeth?

Monday, October 11th, 2010
Q.
My partner has been without teeth at all for the past 10 years, he has tried using dentures but has a phobia of gagging and cannot stand the stress of the appointments. He has social anxiety disorder and agrophobia brought on by his low self esteem due to having no teeth. He is 36 years old would he be eligible for treatment on the NHS. I have checked the schooling websites and they do not offer implants. He feels that implants would be the only way to get teeth and be able to get his life back on track. Thanks.,
A.
The NHS does fund Dental Impla… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk