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Old Feb 17, 2020, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird View Post
I'm doing well. Nervous because tomorrow I'm getting 2 teeth pulled. Not wisdom teeth, I had those removed when I was 16 (I'm 25 now) but anyway, I needed root canals and my insurance refused them so my only other option is extraction since I can't afford to pay for the root canals out of pocket. I have panic disorder so I have massive anxiety even just being at the dentist's for even things like cleanings or fillings. It's not a pain thing, not afraid of pain and know that things like this are done where you feel no pain, it's just I shake like a leaf and freak out mentally. They have three options numb the area, nitrous oxide, or general anesthesia (IV). I don't know what their going to suggest, from what I understand it's my choice. I always get scared about any kind of anesthesia, but at the same time I know I will end up unintentionally making the dentist's/oral surgeons job difficult if I'm sitting in the chair shaking and panicking. so I'm not sure. I guess I'll see what they say tomorrow. One of the roots on one of the teeth getting pulled is curved, I'm not sure if that will affect anything. Can't wait till it's over, just needed to vent I guess lol


Hope everyone is well


The gas helped me in the past for fillings. Ive never had anesthesia , my daughter did for her wisdom teeth , she did get sick following tho

I had a tooth pulled years ago , my dentist is amazing . I also shake like a leaf.. he numbed the absolute hell out of me. He says you will feel pressure but promised no pain, he was true to his word .. he gave me 10-12 pain pills if needed.
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