Nervous

[jackie]

hi im new to this website came across it when looking for info on dentures so hi everybody not sure what its all about but i think i must be one of the most nervous people at the dentist ever i would actually describe my self as TERRIFIED and have got worse as got older ! i am actually trying to find out if i can have a tooth added to my denture (i need another one out) booked in to hospital to have it out under general anesthetic , without having the mould and the gunge that makes you gag and makes me sick and i have panic attacks , what a mess does anyone know the answer regards jackie

[Dr Pav Khaira]

Hi Jackie. I can certainly empathise with your concerns. If its the impressions you are concerned about you have a couple of options. Sedation will make the procedure comfortable for you alternatively acupuncture can be used. Acupuncture can totally get rid of the gag reflex in 9 out of 10 clients. From what I have read I would speak to your dentist about sedation.

It may be possible to add the tooth onto your existing denture, again your dentist would be the best to advise as they know the condition of your existing denture

Hope this helps

[Dr Karen Gangotra]

In response to your enquiry, there are a number of reasons why people have such a sensitive gag especially when taking impressions, so dont worry you are not alone. The obvious one is fear for the dentist, and nerves of that choking feeling, and the other is hypersenitive innervation of the soft palate. Impression taking last for about 2-4 minutes so your main aim is to get through that. Good impressions are importants as this is the basis of a retentive, stable and well fitting denture.

it is important you have a good relationship with your dentist as this builds your confidence up which in turn will reduce your nerves which will help tremendously during the procedure.

At my practice Smilessence, with people just like yourself there are a number of things we do to make the whole process alot less daunting.

• warm the imoression material - so it sets quicker ie less time in the mouth
• block out more time so the appointment or the procedure is not rushed
• not to overload the impression tray with material
  
  you can also try hypnosis..
  
  I hope this gives you a little more insight
  
  Kind regards

[dawnmycoe]

hi,i know how u feel,my name is dawn i,ve just had my top front right tooth removed,i,ve had a part denture put in as i also have two teeth missing at top left hand side.i,ve got to say its dreadful i also suffer from severe panic attacks,i feel so depressed about it i won,t go out of my house.

[Dr Sepehrara]

Dear Dawn,

please look at the thread on dentures for my reply.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require more information.

Kind Regards,

Raha