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So back a few years ago I had broken my dental anxiety but when my OCD became worse it also brought on a bit of GAD/SAD. And I've rescheduled appointments for 1 year now but can't get the courage to go. I'm scared to go and now I'm scared that if I don't go they will not book appointments with me anymore. Help. I'm 1 year overdue for a check up and my old root canal gums have turned red. I know I need to go. But... I... Just...
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im scared too.
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As a dental nurse ... I advise u to rinse with warm salty water to cleanse the area xxx at least this will keep the redness at bay and also keep it clean xx u also need to try sedation if something affected u so badly ?
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Hi Autumn Forest--
I relate to your dental anxiety due to a combination of a variety of dental issues throughout my life, in addition to my anxiety. Not every dentist I have seen has been open to it before, but some utilize sedation. Is that something you would feel comfortable proposing? bookmadness |
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I said that x am a dental assistant
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Yes sedation is an option, speak to your surgery about it. Also can you take someone with you?
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Do people not read I suggested that? xx I feel ignored now
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With sedation she would have to take someone with her verity Hun xx
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My place doesn't offer sedition and no one will come with me. I'm just going to have to be my own support.
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I am sorry! I was not trying to ignore your prior advise, especially since you are a dental nurse. I was simply trying to relay something from my own experience. I'll be more careful with the prior threads in the future. bookmadness |
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No prob xxx I feel ignored Mosta time anyways. As for not being able to go with people ... Maybe u could ask for a certain nurse ur comfy with to hold ur hand and listen to ur iPod while in the chair if undergoing treatment? Xx that's usually what I do xxx
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So I did it! My anxiety was through the roof but I did it!
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Well done
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