I am 21 and i have really bad teeth, for years i have put off seeing a dentist because of a childhood incident that still haunts me and has made me have a fear of Needles too. I don’t really know what to do as i know if i go back to the dentist that a lot of the work will need to be done using needles. What can i do??

I am interested in enlighten teeth whitening and botox treatment around my eyes please can you confirm the costs approximately. I have a fear of needles and wonder if u use some sot of gel prior to the injections.

hi i was looking into getting my mum botox for her birthday. i was wondering on prices? she would be looking at the sides of her eyes and her forhead(inc the top of the nose) could a price be estimated for this please? thanks

Hello, Myself and my wife both have the same problem, we both badly need dental treatment and we are both as petrified as each other about visiting the dentist. However, it has got to a point where we both know we need to dosomething about it. As well as the fear of the pain in dentist work, we areboth very scared of the cost. Between us we are in a very low income household and like everyone else in the current climate have debts to pay already. Is free dental treatment available for us on the NHS or privateonly? If private, what are the costs involved and would we be able to set up a payment plan? We would both be interested in going down the dental sedation route as we feel it’s the only way we can ever face getting treatmentdone. Any advice would be very much appreciated, and a quote if necessary?

Hello, I have a fear of dentists and haven’t been for 16 years and recently I have been suffering problems with my teeth and it is effecting me personally as I am a director of a company and have to meet people on a daily basis I was wondering if you could help Thank You

I have severe dental phobia and suffer panic attacks.I have therefore not been to the dentist for 20 years and have terrible problems with my teeth atpresent.Im terrified that I will need them all out and stupidly this is part of what is making me afraid to see a dentist.Can you reassure me that iwill be treated kindly and that nobody will be judgemental?I would also require an evening or weekend appointment so that my husband can come with meand i can sort childcare.Is this possible? Thankyou

I have particuarly unattractive and poor teeth and would like a quote for two crowns and teeth whitening. I have a phobia of dental treatments, whichhas attributed to my lack of attendance and as a result, i may also be interested in hypnosis. Can you email details regarding the cost of these treatments??

I am a 40 yr old woman who has not visited a dentist for over 13 years. According to the BDA website your practice offers facilities for treating phobic patients. Could you let me know what services you offer and consultation/treatment prices? I have a discoloured top molar which is now beginning togive me some mild to moderate discomfort, and I suspect, due to the time that has passed without dental check-ups, a range of other issues. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dear All, I am absolutely petrified if dentists and have been prescribed tranquilizers (Diazepam) by my dentist back home (in Germany). I have not seen a dentist since I moved over 10 months ago and am now suffering from a horrible toothache, could i pls book an appointment with you? Many thanks

I currently have an NHS dentist in Edinburgh, however at my last check up,I discovered I needed a couple of fillings and possibly my wisdom tooth taken out as it keeps flaring up. I am an extremely nervous patient and although I tried to have the filling, he had to stop leaving in a temp filling. Ireally need to have this dental work done privately – but my nerves make it impossible to continue with my NHS dentist – and I really don’t feel that an injection numbs me enough. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks,

I am 29 and have not attended a dentist for over twelve years. I am hugely nervous but feel that I need to get it sorted. Having read excellent reports on your website, I am keen to make an appointment. I am aware that I may need extensive treatment and am also keen to have my teeth whitened as well as having a scale and polish. I am only in Glasgow for a day and realise that Imay need several appointments but can schedule them around further trips toGlasgow. I would like my first treatment done following my consultation. Ihope you can help. I would also like to outline that I am very nervous about this. Hope to hear from you soon,

i am making this enquiry on behalf of my sister who has a total phobia about all dental procedures. she has fillings and some crowns and is in constant pain. she feels she should now consider dentures but is afraid of them looking obviously false. she will pay privately for suitable dentures. your advice on the way forward would be appreciated

To whom i my concern, Whenever the need for me to visit the dentrist occursi go straght into a panic as iam afraid of te needles and pain that i mayfeel, few years ago i spent C2A31350 to repair many of the broken teeth in my mouth and for that i had to be sedated, It was the only ime that i felt reaxed when having any kind of dental treatment. However i am now in needof more denal work but with the economy the way it is i am not sure that ihave the necessary means to pay for such costs again. I wish i was not soafraid of having to go the dentist. Please could you let me know all costsand options available to me as i would like to get this issue sorted once and for all. Many thanks for your time

Hi, I would like to find out more about having dental treatment while sedated. I’m 22, and in the past 10 years I’ve been to the dentist twice, andthat was to remove 2 molars that were causing me pain. I doubt I would’veeven went if they weren’t so painful. I had a horrible visit when I was around 12 where the dentist was really insensitive to the pain I felt duringa procedure and ever since I’ve struggled to go back. I need quite a few fillings and I’m terrified that my teeth will fall out soon if I don’t getmy act together and go to the dentist. However I find myself on the vergeof tears any time I’m near my usual practice and I’m generally extremelyupset around the dentists there, even though the dentist who wasn’t so nice no longer works there. I just can’t fight the urge to cry when I hear the drill or smell the mouthwash or feel the seat move! It’s horrible. I’ma student so part of the worry is I need so much done that I can’t affordit. But I’m becoming so embarrassed about the state of my teeth I can’t allow myself to neglect it for longer. Thanks

Hi, I haven’t been to the dentist for a couple of years since having my daughter, and my gums are starting to recede a little, i am well over due a scale and polish and i think this is part of the problem as i do clean my teeth twice a day, however i am very nervous as i have had a dentist in the past who has given me fillings without local anaesthtic! I cant actually sitthrough a scale and polish because i get that stressed about it!

I am an extremely nervous patient. I am at the point of phobia of the dentist. I know that I need about 8 fillings and one of my teeth has broken. I have early signs of periodontitis I believe. I had lots of terrible orthodontic treatment when I was younger which has led me to loath the dentist andI cannot stand the thought of going or being touched, as I gag and cannot deal with oral pain. I have considered going to Canada for treatment as theyadminister gas and air so I was happy to see that you also offer it. I have a very good dental plan that covers me but its the fear of literally everything that is holding me back .I know I need alot of work and I need help.I get very emotional at the thought and instantly put it off or come up with an excuse. Please help

i suffer with a huge phobia of dental treatment, over the years my teeth have got in to a terrible mess and i just visited a dentist and was told allthe things i have to have done which was a lot, but they are not at all sypathetic to my phobia and i am simply unable to get treatment done in that enviroment. i am desperate to get all my dental problems sorted and wonderedif your practice could help me. could you give me any advice on possible treatment and costs etc. i realise that to give a detailed costing you wouldneed to see me i just wanted a rough idea to see if visiting you is even an option for me. thanks for your help

Hi there, I need some work done on my teeth but I’m seriously, seriously phobic about the dentist. I’m looking for someone who will be able to do aproper assessment and one treatment to sort all of it out. I don’t want tocome in for more than two visits. And none of the anesthetic ever works onme. I believe I have two fillings needed in my wisdom teeth and I’ve gotsome pain in a filling which was half done about 6 months ago due to the anaesthetic wearing off. Ideally I’d like to just be knocked out but the Dental School won’t do it, and my own dentist couldn’t get a vein in to do sedation. Is this something you could help with?

Iam really terrified of the dentist and for about 10 years i couldnt find adentist and to be honest i was to scared to attend one anyway.I finally found a dentist last year of which i have attended a couple of times and needed a couple of fillings redone and i chipped a tooth which he filled with agrey filling and didnt give me the choice for a crown which i wouldve preffered.I would like that tooth to be fixed with a crown if possible and i have quite a few fillings which i had done when i was a child which another dentist informed my mother i did not need when my previous dentist had leftthe practice.I would like my fillings to be whitened if possible and a crown to be put in place instead of the filled cracked tooth.and also a generalcheck up to see if they can be put into better shape.Iam also wondering ifyou may have an easy pay system as i know cosmetic dental work can be expensive.Many thanks

I am in need of dental work. I have a serious dentist phobia as any time Ihave visited a dentist even after numerous injections I always have severepain and unease during any procedure. This has resulted in previous work being cut short and left unfinished as I have never been able to bring myselfto go back and have work completed. I am very embarassed about my problemand I am now at the stage where I am in pain but too afraid to even have acheck up. Even just sitting in the dentist chair makes me sweat and get very uptight and nervous. Even the thought of IV sedation makes me nervous andI think General Anesthetic may be my only choice can you please advise meof any options available to me as I fear at least two extractions are needed at least.

Dental phobia and what are the alternatives. Jaw clicks and hurts and painful down left bottom side of the mouth. Infection under bridges and failed brideges. Can I have this work under anaesetic on my teeth ie implants at nhs hospital. Does anyone have experience of Barts and London Hospital for implants and jaw related problems? Had whiplash as a child in car accident and mouther constantly smacked my left side of face for years as a child.

Hi The best person I know of this is Dr Mike Gow. He practices in Glasgow but is starting a London clinic this summer. His website is http://www.whatfear.com Good luck

Hi Im 28 and regularly get my teeth checked. Recently I keep feeling a slight click in my top right front tooth. It doesn’t look loose, it looks secure and it doesn’t do it all the time, but I’m worried it might loosen? Is this normal, should I be worried? I haven’t had any trauma to the front teeth recently. Just would like to know if it would be wise to pay out and get this checked or not. Thank you for you help

i would get it checked especially if its a crown or a front tooth just in case there’s a problem

i am very frightened but would love to overcome the fear and have my fillings done and some broken teeth replaced with implants. I am very frightened would you be able to help?

I’m sure you can be helped through your fear to get the dental care you want and need. You should start by looking for the right dentist . Where do you live ? The first step is to pluck up the courage to make an appointment .

Hi, I am having impressions tomorrow to begin invisalign treatment and I am very nervous about having these done. I had a fixes brace as a teenager, I am now 33 and the impressions made me gag very badly. Do you have any advice to make it easier? Best Wishes

the impression materials used for the impressions now are very different to the ones used in the past. Just remember to breathe through your nose, keep your shoulders down and wiggle your toes. It sounds silly, but it works!

Is there a card to show the dentist you have a phobia

Hi No there isn’t ,but a variation of that would be to write the dentist you are going to see an e- mail before the appointment .If you feel so afraid that you cant communicate that well , tell the reception staff when you book the appointment . If a practice doesn’t respond to this then they may not be the right one for you ,

hi i am 65 year old male ihave been on warferin for about 3 years and i need dental treament what do you suggest do i stop taking warferin for a few days i have been in touch with clinic but they are not very helpful thankyou

hello dentists see people on warfarin quite a bit these days . They are trained to know what is needed . However it depends what treatment you need as to what the warfarin regime has to be for that particular procedure . The dentist will ask you to check with your DR or clinic what is advised for you. Its not always necessary to change your warfarin regime depending on your INR immediately preceding the treatment . However I emphasise the regime must be decided between your own healthcare providers .

hi i am quite nervous around dentists but i really need implants so i will have to suck it up! however, my question is are you sedated during the implant process? I would really hate to be awake with that kind of procedure so if it is not general practice would i still be able to have it? thank you

I am a 44yr old man who is tremendously worried about the state of his teeth, and of dentists.
As a child my dentist use to fill me with fear. Whenever i needed a filling he would never give any kind of anaesthetic, and i still have this vivid picture in my mind of tears running down my cheeks!

Anyway, this has lead to me staying away from my dentist, and i am now at the stage where i know i have got to face my fear.

I am a professional person, and cannot understand why i can’t just pull myself together and sort it out.
I guess i am now at a stage where i am ashamed. I fear being judged, but also fear losing my teeth.

On the face of it, my front teeth look ok, but beyond that i have problems.
I just wish i could find someone who understands, and would not judge me, and just click their fingers and everyhting would be ok!

Finding this forum, i have read posts from people who have similar concerns, so it made me feel as if i could communicate.

Anybody that can help, will be warmly received.

im a teenager and my two front teeth are rotting i have a whole in one and the other half of the tooth is gone i also have holes in about all my teeth i haven’t been to the dentist for about a year because I’m scared of the pain and needles. my teeth have made me lose my confidence and i hate talking in front of people just in case they look at my teeth but i finally want to get my teeth done but I’m worried what my dentist might say what do you reckon the procedures would be for her to fix my teeth?

Dear Enquirer, Please don’t worry…you do need to see a dentist urgently, so there is still hope that they will be able to save your teeth. If you are nervous you can find a dentist who can do your treatment while you are gently sedated. Firstly you need a dental examination and xrays taken to see what needs to be done.

hi ive had a serious phobia with dentists since i was a little girl my old dental practise use to put me asleep for fillings and teeth removed my teeth arnt in very good shape at the moment but i wont go to a dental surgary unless thay can put me to sleep.i have no pain with any of them but the top row needs cosmetic treatment wat is yr advise.be as to sorting this problem out as i wont let a dentist touch me unless thay put me to sleep king regards.

You poor thing…you need to find a dentist who can offer you treatment under sedation, then your treatment will be easier for you. Do search in your local area for a dentist offering this service. Regards

Hi i have a real fear of the dentist and my teeth are very bad. i have only a stump to the right of my front tooth as it broke off, i have now just chipped my front tooth eating a chop. I have a few rooten teeth and need at least 8 out . I dont know what to do but really cant go to the dentist and it is affecting my confidence badly. I have had a bad experience with a dentist when i was younger and now i cant even walk in the door with out crying and shaking. If i was to go to the doctors could they possibly refer me to a hospital specialist so i can get seen and have treatment under anasthetic please help me

In some cases a general doctor ca refer you to a dental anxiety clinic, alternatively the primary healthcare trust (PCT) in your area may be able to provide direct contact details.

hello im scared of my aligners chipping my teeth or scratching the enamel when i put them on, is this somethign to actually worry about? thank you

Hi there! There is nothing to worry about, the aligners won’t be causing any damage to your teeth! Best of luck with your treatment,

Is it possible to have sedation for my 5 year old son? He is a devil when it comes to going to the dentist, but he needs to have an infected tooth removed. I really don’t want to have him restrained, but obviously im not going to opt for sedation if it is at all dangerous. what can you recommend? thank you for your time

I think you would be best asking for referral to a local dental hospital, or you could take your son directly to the local emergency department at the dental hospital and they will be able to arrange the safest way of helping your son

i am a VERY nervous patient and have been told i need 4 fillings. Will this hurt? I am scared about my dentist touching any exposed roots?? I also need a crown. I also asked him if i am doing something wrong as i brush my teeth twcice a day if not more as i have a young child and smoke. i feel really stressed and frightned and just want it to be over. But first i have to syke myself up somehow to go and get the treatment?

The first step is going in and actually seeeing what you need which you have done, ask your dentist to explain each step maybe have one filling done first so you can get the confidence, if you really feel you can not cope you can have sedation.

How do you know how bad your phobia is? How/what could help me get over it?

Hello If you go to my website at http://www.dentistforphobics.co.uk there are a couple of questionnaires. One tells you a score from 1-20 The other lists things that people have problems with . That should give you a start to help you unpack the reasons and things you have difficulty with. Once you have thought about that then its time to find a sympathetic dentist and take along the filled on forms Hope this helps

hi i sign at the job centre and i was wondering if there is any dentist what put me sleep why fix my front two teeth which missing half of the tooth in east london e14 or around them areas ? i also need right and left gaps fill where had temp fillings but could not stand the pain so never been back i 3 years please can you give me a liste or numbers to all that do that treatment please and do i have to be a member to sign up cause a have not had a dentist check up 9n a very long time

You’ll need to search yourself on the internet or make a few calls to local dentists. NHS direct should have a list for you too

My 21 year old daughter has one gap in her upper jaw where there was no tooth present. She is unsure whether to have a bridge fitted or to have an implant? We know that bridges do not last for ever and may possibly damage the teeth on either side. She would prefer to have an implant although she would need a brace fitted first as the root of the next tooth is partly in the space underneath the gap. Do dental implants last forever or do they require costly crown replacements over a period of time?

The orthodontics and implant option will be best over a life time

I wonder if you could advice please as I cant get my dentist until tuesday and just wanted your opinion. I had a single tooth implant done on monday on upper left tooth with a ridge expansion which included as well as the drilling a fair amount of ‘tapping’. I went along for an eyeshight test yesterday, four days after this and the optician noticed a haemorage behing my left eye. I know this can be due to many factors however could this surgery on monday have caused this? Thank you Kind regards

Yes there is an outside chance this is related. Wait a week or so and get it rechecked, also see your dentist to check your implant next week

i am 50 years old my fear of dentists has left me with 5 teeth at the top and eight at the bottom i have restricted my self from friends and socialising for over 25 years my mouth is absoloutly disguisting and smelly i cant go on any longer but dont know where to start cant smile or talk to people , my fear has become more as i cant face opening my mouth in case i make poeple sick please help i dont have any confidance left feel i ned to do something before its to late to turn back

Ok i’m terrified, I only 7 teeth on top and am having them removed, i have expressed my fear to my “new dentist” and he is aware of my “not swollowing” well doing extraction. i hate the numbing stuff, makes me feel like i cant swollow, he promised he would not get any numbing stuff on my throat, i’m terrifed to have so many pulled at once, HELP me, this is crazy to be such an idiot in front of the dentist, and i already have panic attacks, i already had my dentures mold done so am waiting on that thanks for anything you can help with, oh and i’m allergic to numb stuff but there is another kind i’m not and cant remember name of it , i think it only as initials , after numb it goes away really fast and i like that, thanks for listening

Talk your problems through with your dentist I’m sure he’ll be sympathetic

Hello my teeth are not the best I have one that I’m pretty sure will need to be removed I was wondering when having treatment like veneers can you be sedated only because I’m so scared of the dentist And can’t have needles put in my mouth this is due to bad experiences at the dentist even talking about dentist make me upset And I know my teeth are not in good shape they are stained and I have one at the back which is bad and I have fillings in the back teeth and have had a root canel on one at the front so I now have a tooth which doesn’t look the same Thank you

Hi Sedation for dental treatment is quite often used for very nervous patients. I would go to your dentist and discuss your fears and concerns and you can work out together whether sedation is the right solution for you. Good luck with your treatment

Can dentists knock me out now? I have horrible teeth and need them sorted but I find it hard to even walk into the dentist where I have this phobia. I don’t want to be awake at all.

Yes there are options to be sedated for dental treatment . Dentists in practices can do both extractions and fillings and other things . Hospitals usually just do extractions except for some Special Care patients You need to find one that carries out this . Google IvSedation and your area.

Hi, I am in my 20’s and haven’t been to the dentist since I was at school. My teeth are starting to look really bad and my gums look awful. I am absolutely terrified of the thought of pain and any sort of pain usually causes me to pass out. Are there any dentists in the Petersfield, Waterlooville or Portsmouth area of Hampshire that could help me with my anxiety. I just don’t know what to do. Thanks

Hello I cant give recommendations , but if you go to http://www.dentalfearcentral.org there are people on the forum who can tell you who they saw who helped them , and there maybe someone in your area . If not then ask your friends or colleagues if they know someone nice.

Is it more difficult to extract under l/a a upper molar which had root canal treatment, and has a metal peg. Reason for extraction previous infection, intermittent pain, and sinus tract ,on xray. thanks. Also nervous patient, has managed previous extraction in upper jaw, tooth nearby.

Teeth can be brittle after they have been root filled and had lots of tooth lost . However if its infected and has a sinus tract then that can make it easier to get out , The infection makes the bone around it softer and a bit spongy . I hope this is the case for you and you will be fine

Do you not do sedation that puts you to sleep? My phobia is so bad i cant even sit in the chair

Before you can explore having sedation you need to be able to sit in the chair and let a dentist have a look . Its possible to have sedation where you are unaware of what is happening although not a General anaesthetic . If you need to have teeth extracted you could ask to be referred to a hospital to be completely asleep if nothing else is possible . Have a look at http://www.dentalfearcentral.org for some advice on how to get started by finding a dentist ,making an appointment , getting there and allowing the dentist to look . Its important to tell them how scared you are Hope this helps

where can i find a NHS Dentist that will do iv sedation I live in Bristol UK

Google Sedation Dentist in Bristol . Ask your local Primary Care Trust if they have a sedation service , or clinic . Does the dental hospital have a special needs or sedation clinic ? If you need extractions you could be referred to the dentla hospital by a general dentist Hope this helps

Hi, I am so terrified of dentists after several bad experiences. i now know i have bad gum disease, i have very few teeth left, and they are loose, and my gums are receded badly. i have dentures at the top which broke and were repaired, but they are very loose, and i cant enjoy eating out now, as i have to remove my denture. I am so stressed by it all. Do you possibly know of anyone in my area(Solihull, West Midlands), who could help me. Thank you. i hope you could help me.

You’ve made the first step to getting help for this problem . You dont say whether you want to have an NHS dentist or a Private one . I cant recommened an individual dentist , but have a look at http://www.dentalfearcentral.org to see who other patients have had good experiences with in your area

Hi there I’m scared of the dentist and my teeth have rotted really bad due to having a child at a young age the dentist told me he will take them out i don’t visibly have a infection but I’m just a bit worried as people have said that you can get blood poisoning ?

Yes its possible to get septicaemia from rotten teeth , although highly unlikely . You will probably get some infections in one or other teeth from time to time . Have you thought about looking for a dentist who could take them out under sedation for you ?

How can I find out where I can get IV sedation for root canal work on the NHS? My local hospital dentist won’t do it. Can it be done on the NHS? I live in the Western Isles but I’m prepared to be referred anywhere! Thanks

Its possible to get IV sedation for root canal work privately . On the NHS it may be impossible . A lot depends on the tooth which needs it , and finding a dentist who would be willing to do such work under sedation . You may be able to find someone in Glasgow or Edinburgh

What is the most striking statistics on dental phobia and how it affects the patient?

The most striking statistic is that 11 % of the population cannot go to the dentist because of severe dental phobia , thats a huge number of people , A further 25 % avoid it unless in pain due to dental anxiety .

Hi im scared of been put to sleep is ther any other way they can use to take my teeth out thanks

You don’t have to go to sleep to have your teeth out . In fact most people don’t . You have the tooth numbed with an injection .If you are very afraid then its possible to have some sedative medication to help with the anxious feelings . If you are really too scared to go through with that then you could ask to be referred for Iv sedation , where you are not aware of whats happening but not asleep and its safe .

I have a fear of dentists – always have. When I was younger every time i went to see a dentist he pulled a tooth. My back teeth have all been pulled except four which are rotten, painful and are completely into the bone. I have bleeding gums. Since i have no back teeth the dentist said my front teeth have been doing the chewing that the back teeth should be doing. Since that’s been happening it’s worn down the enamel in the front and now i have a cracked front tooth that he said will need a pin in it to hold the tooth in place. He also said i will need two partial bottom plates but he will need to put something in the gums to hold these plates in place. I am 62 yrs old and very nervous, afraid of a dentist or anyone putting needles in my mouth etc etc. I know your supposed to keep your teeth as long as you can, but since I’m having these issues is it better to have them all out and have a top full plate and a partial bottom plate which was also discussed by the dentist. Either way are there any hospitals in London Ontario that would do this with me being sedated. I’m also very concerned with the cost as I live on a canada pension disability.