Does this dentist visit sound off to you, or is it me?
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November 10th, 2017
I’ve had teeth issues for ages, simply because I have a terrible phobia of the dentist, I won’t go into it now, I might post it as another question.
I had a temporary crown which frankly had been left too long and long story short, it started to fall off and last night a huge chunk fell off. I hit panic mode but the worst part was that the pain was mind-boggling. I felt as though the nerve was hanging out.
This lead to me jumping through the roof if anything at all touched it, including the air that I breathe. I couldn’t even use my asthma pump as it whooshed past the gum.
I luckily got an emergency appointment and off I went as terrified as usual. I told him about the pain etc., and my main phobia is the actual injection (not the needle, but as I said I can post this in a different question).
So, I told him that I realized it was injection time as the pain was incredible and basically he said there was no time. He started to work on my tooth, which included, wrapping it in a temporary filling and using the polisher which was frankly agony. He did not blow on my tooth. I think I would have passed out.
Even the red light that sets the temp tooth felt like 16 long needles swiveling around inside of my nerve.
Was his approach Okay? Or, if it were you, would you have been upset or angry? I feel like not going back to him? Would you go back to him?
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I wouldn’t return. I would thoroughly explain your issues with this visit to the next dentist you choose.
In my area, I’ve heard advertising of a dentist who puts people under for procedures. While being anesthetized, has its own risk, you may prefer that to the pain.
Sorry about your tooth.
Without knowing all the technical/dental ins and outs, I want to say that “there’s no time” sounds like nonsense.
Anesthetics, these days (at least where I live) works in one or two minutes.
There already now seems to be a serious breach of trust (from your side at least, I can imagine).
Enough for me to not go back to that same dentist.
No time for anasthetics? Seems odd to me. I agree with @rebbel that they only take a couple minutes to work. Most dentists would not want to work on an open nerved tooth without it since the person would be jumping all over the place. Time for a new dentist, if this is the case.
I had a horrid dentist as a child. When I was in the navy I made a dentist cry, because my fear was so intense, I threw up. When I told him why I was so afraid is when his tears came. He told stupid jokes to make me laugh, and he was very sweet.
When a good dentist knows of your fear, they can prescribe a relaxer to take just before regular appointments.
Sounds like your guy just wanted to get done and be rid of you.
Chuck him to the curb, and get another. Check around. Make no appointments without MEETING THE DENTIST FIRST, so you can get an impression of his character.
I am so sorry you suffered such an awful experience.
Patients should be allowed to kick mean dentists in the next generation, if you know what I mean.
No, I think I’d insist on anesthetic first, and not go back to them, and ask/tell other dentists about them.
He’s a dud. He had no compassion- a necessary quality in a dentist! I’ve had similar experiences. I’m so sorry!
I highly recommend a prescription pill to “take the edge off” 30 minutes before your appointment. Unfortunately the pill I took doesn’t work on me. Or have them knock you out.
I hate getting injections and usually take the dentist’s advice on whether anaesthetic will be needed and she is usually right. If it becomes painful I can make a hand signal and we can reassess. In your situation where the pain is acute I cannot understand why it wasn’t given as a matter of course.
How long was the temp crown on your tooth?
I thought I’d give feedback. I seem to have found a clinic near to me where they are particularly sensitive to phobic clients. I am phoning tomorrow to make an appointment. If I do go through with the treatment I will keep you all posted. If you like? @Tropical_Willie 5 years, yes I know, horrifying! However, I’ve been X-rayed etc., and all is well thank goodness.
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