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Posted 10/9/2011 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
i am going to the dentist tomorrow.  i HATE going to the dentist.

the last time i went i had an awful experience.  i asked my dentist to use novicaine without epinephrine cause it makes my heart race.  well, it didn't work as well for some reason.  i know it doens't work as well but i had it used another time by another dentist and it worked okay.  anyway, he had to end up numbing the whole side of my mouth and i coudn't feel my throat and it wasn't pretty.  ha  of course i hid my anxiety but i was freaking out inside. 

anyway, can you take a klonopin before dental work?  if so, i am going to tomorrow so i can relax. 

and has anyone ever asked for the novicaine without epi and had it work ok? 

i hate laughing gas - it gave me pvcs. 

i am sick of getting cavities.  i have teeth prone to them and it drives me nuts!

 

Posted 10/9/2011 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Hazelnut86,

I hate dentists too. I finally got dentures as I always had so much trouble with my teeth. I had the laughing gas the last time I went and it did nothing for me. I don't even think it was turned on. But I made it through and now I am pain free, with dentures... lol...

I wiswh you the best for tomorrow. I would talk to the doctor about taking your med. But if it is as needed, I would imagine that it would be okay. My xanax is as needed and I would take that if I was going through what you are.

Do you use dental floss? I found that preserved my teeth for a long time and when used, I would have clean checkups. I know when we are depressed or anxious, it is hard to take care of ourselves.

Let us know how everything goes.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/9/2011 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
i do use floss - i have been trying to everyday lately. but not after every meal. ha
my mom told me to buy an electric toothbrush too - not a battery operated but the more expensive ones. i usd the battery operated ones and it seemed to make my teeth more sensitive. he said it can wear the enamel down on your teeth.
Posted 10/9/2011 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, I never used an electric one. Always used soft ones as my teeth were sensitive. I wish for you to have a not so unpleasant time at the dentist. It is scarey but it will be over in no time. You will get through this. We are here for you...

Hugs, Karen
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