Monthly Archives: Dental Anxiety

• Do I Still Need to Have My Tooth Extracted If It Feels Fine?

  I had a tooth that really started hurting me. I am not that fond of the dentist. Translate that as terrified.  But, it eventually hurt so much that I went in. The dentist said that it was infected and then  gave me ten days of amoxicillin.  It’s been a month and that tooth still does…

• Dental Insurance for Dental Implants

  I’ve never been a fan of going to the dentist and I am afraid that I have let my dental anxiety get in the way of my dental care. I think I would be a good candidate for dental implants. Do you know if dental insurance will cover this? Amy N. Dear Amy, I’m glad…

• Family Pressuring Me to See Dentist

  I have a toothache. I have for a while. My parents keep telling me that I need to see the dentist. They’ve even offered to pay for it. The money isn’t the problem. My real problem is I am terrified of dentists–like throw up at the thought of going terrified. I keep telling them I’m…

• Is a Tooth Infection Dangerous?

  I had a problem with a tooth, but I will be honest that I ignored it because I have pretty severe dental anxiety. The other day part of my molar broke off. Then, my cheek started hurting. Now the pain has wound its way around my ear and to the front of my neck. A…

• Implant Bridge Does Not Match My Bite

  I had a dental implant bridge placed, but it does not match up with the rest of my bite. Now the side of my teeth with the dental bridge hits first when I bite down, which hurts a LOT. I am wondering if the surgeon did something wrong. He insisted that he was in charge…

• Sensitive to Novocain

  I have a high sensitivity to Novocain and any type of numbing medication, but want to get porcelain veneers. A friend of mine with a similar condition said that when they put the numbing medication on her she became very shaky and had a hard time calming down. I don’t want that to happen to…

• Can I Use Sedation for a Smile Makeover?

  I want to get a smile makeover but I am a nervous dental patient. Would I be better off getting dental sedation so they can just knock me out, do the work, and I wake up with a beautiful smile? Candy Candy, I am sorry for your dental anxiety. I want you to know that…

• Zirconia Allergy or Burning Mouth Syndrome?

  I had two zirconia crowns placed. I’m never a great dental patient because I have a bit of anxiety, but I do my best. Getting these crowns was a big deal for me, though you might find it silly. Since then, I have had this burning and itching in my mouth since getting the crowns.…

• Who Removes Teeth for Dentures?

  I have always had a problem with going to the dentist, ever since I was a child. This has led to me having some pretty severe problems with my teeth. I was pretty much only going when there was a dental emergency . I’m really tired of it because every appointment is a nightmare. I’m…

• Dealing with a High Resistance to Novocaine

  I am 27 years old and have horrible teeth. Dental work is almost impossible for me because I have a high resistance to Novocain which makes it almost impossible to get numb. I’m thinking my only option is to remove my teeth and get dentures. I want to move up in my career and feel…