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:crying: well i have a wisdom tooth coming through and the right side of my mouth is swollen and i can just about eat. I am all pilled up on pain killers but it doesnt seem to do anything.
So do you think i should go to the denist??...i really hate going i have panic attacks when i go but i am in soo much pain. if you think i should go do you have any tips for me so i dont get into such a state??
thank you for listening well reading ha
So do you think i should go to the denist??...i really hate going i have panic attacks when i go but i am in soo much pain. if you think i should go do you have any tips for me so i dont get into such a state??
thank you for listening well reading ha
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Just go and get it sorted out, the sooner you go the sooner your wisdom teeth will be sorted out and the sooner you will be pain free!
Sucks going i know, i hate visiting the dentists too but if its going to make you feel better then surely its a necessary evil!?
i dont know why i feel so bad about them i just do!...but i supose i should just get myself off ha
If the side of your face is swollen then you need to see a dentist as that suggests there might be an infection.
Tips to deal with dental appointments if you're not too keen are:
1. Take your iPod/MP3/walkman/CD player along. The dentist is usually more than happy for you to listen to that while they do anything that needs doing. Obviously you need to take the headphones out to talk to them but you can listen to your choice in music the rest of the time. Pick something you think will help you, patients seem divided in opinion between something loud/rocky/upbeat and something soothing and calming.
2. Tell the dentist you're nervous of dentistry (NB. dentistry, not dentists, that one goes down much better!) as soon as you arrive. You can say you've brought your music along at the same time as this. That way they know, and the nurse will put effort into making sure you are comfortable.
3. Bribe yourself for good behaviour. a) you'll feel so much better a few hours after your appointment because the pain will be starting to go away, b) give yourself some kind of treat afterwards - but only if you go along and be good!
4. Take a friend if you think it will help, some people find taking a friend along helps them keep their nerves under control as getting too panicked in front of the friend would be embarassing.
Good luck.
One thing you could do is book a dentist appointment but look at it as a fact-finding mission. At a minimum, all you have to do is hear information about why your mouth hurts - you don't have to agree to any treatment they suggest. You can ask to have a few days to think about it and come back (or not) if you like.
Dentists are used to poeple having phobias of them (poor things)! They even have an advice sheet about it at the British Dental Health Foundation website, and there's another one by the NHS.
I hope all this helps, we know it's a real fear and it's difficult. Lots of support and hugs!
I'm scared of going to the dentist too but I've deciced next time I go if he says I need something big doing I'll take my mp4 player with me.
Dentists are a lot easier to deal with when you're not in pain.
In the mean time, make sure you brush it well, especially if it's a little bit sore to do so.