do you have any advice on what a patient with a phobia like me could do?
Q. Hi, When i last went to the dentist (i was around 11 years old) they told me i needed teeth taking out, more fillings and probably braces to straighten out my teeth and i was too scared to go back. I did also get fillings done at the time and this took several numbing injections and i still felt a strong pain and i developed a serious phobia of the drill. Im 21 now and i would really like to get my teeth sorted. But i am really scared to go back and i dont have alot of money so i am putting it off. But now one of my back teeth (next to a wisdom tooth that is squashed up next to it) is decayed and the black in it is gradually taking over the whole tooth. I am unsure whether its too late to save the tooth or not but if i need any teeth taking out / any work with the drill i dont think i can go through it. Do you have any advice on what a patient with a phobia like me could do? I dont mind travelling to get too a good dentist, my main concerns are the costs and the pain/drill that i strongly fear. Many thanks for your advice in advance.
A. Firstly, the first step is to find a dental practice and dentist who you feel comfortable with. If you feel relaxed in your surroundings, then half of the battle is won. There are also options such as sedation that you can have to make you more at ease when having treatment.
As for the cost of treatment, it is difficult for me to comment as I haven’t seen you in person for an assessment, but I can imagine that the wisdom teeth will more than likely need to come out. This is very common- and straight forward in the right hands!
I would be more than happy to see you myself for a free consultation at my kissdental practice to discuss what can be done to restore your mouth- and most of all, your smile!
As for the cost of your treatment, It would really all depend on how much treatment you will be needing. Hope it all helps.
As for the cost of treatment, it is difficult for me to comment as I haven’t seen you in person for an assessment, but I can imagine that the wisdom teeth will more than likely need to come out. This is very common- and straight forward in the right hands!
I would be more than happy to see you myself for a free consultation at my kissdental practice to discuss what can be done to restore your mouth- and most of all, your smile!
As for the cost of your treatment, It would really all depend on how much treatment you will be needing. Hope it all helps.
Does your dental practice offer payment plans if i were too need alot of work doing and couldnt afford to pay upfront?
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