Root planing and scaling

If you are talking about dental work... yes I've had that done. What is your question?

Hi
Very much. Have advanced gum disease (had necrotising gingivitis and have lost huge areas of gum and bone). Came on out of the blue at end of February. Need to have undergum cleaning done and then likely periodontal surgery. On top of that have got burning mouth syndrome. Just want to run away.

I'm sorry you are going through this Mo...

...and I completely understand and would be feeling the same way. Not because I think you have reason to worry, but because I am just of the same mind.

I need to go in, as I have put it off...

Can you ask your doctor about a small benzo Rx to help get you through this?

What about sedation dentistry. Have you looked into this?

Do you see a therapist currently? You could ask about learning some deep relaxation techniques...or he/she may recommend an app for hypnosis while you are in the chair?

I hope you can find tools to get you through this procedure. Know we are here anytime you need support.

S.C.

Hi Mo,

I have had tons of periodontal work done. Scaling and planing done many times. You can ask the dentist for nitrous oxide, this will help relax you. Remember the dentist and or hygientist are not out to hurt you.

I hear you when you say you are upset at the dentist for not catching this sooner. But that's water under the bridge.

I wish you well with your procedure!