How do u overcome the fear of dentists?
478364
Wait until your dental problem becomes so extremely painful that 2 weeks worth of taking strong painkillers makes them  ineffective. Then book yourself in to get it fixed. You will be so extremely grateful for what they've done for you that you will no longer be filled with dread. I am speaking from experience !\nJust read the next answer - if it's a female dentist, make sure she's got muscles - if you need an extraction you gotta be sure she's got the power to do it right ! !
912840
I hate, loath. detest the dentist so my every empathy and support to you.\nMy dentist was so rude and nasty and that was one of my problems he scared me more so in the end my husband changed my dentist and went with me to the new one. I am still scared but finding a nice, understanding dentist does help honest.My husband come with  me every time I go and nowing someone else is outside waiting for you helps so is there anyone that will go with you? If not think of all of us on here when you are in chair and all the support you have and you are not on your own there are thousands like you and even though I am 46 still like it!
760353
Maybe change collages? Or tell your Mom why you are scared, just tell the truth.\nMaybe change a certain class as well?\n\nGood luck with everything!=D
1046865
Lots of people are VERY frightened of the dentist. There are dentists who specialize in treating them. Some may even prescribe a little bit of a relaxing or calming drug to take before your visit. (Of course someone else would have to drive.) \n\nYour family doctor might know of one, or might even willing to prescribe that kind of drug for the visit. You could ask the dentist to do NOTHING\nbut look and talk the first time. (You're the boss.)\n\nAfter the first few visits, your level of fear will drop amazingly fast. Really! So do what it takes to get started, and I promise, it will get easier.
315177
Yes the dentist smells the ethers coming from the patients mouth and can't stop thinking.\n\n"this guys an alcoholic, this guys an alcoholic, this guys an alcoholic. . ."\n\nOr maybe \n"alcohol.  cool can't wait to put them out then I'll see where she has the wisky hidden.\n\nbottom line. \n\nIt's a distraction face your fears sober, distract yourself, not the dentist.
500497
Yes and No.  I've been afraid of doctors and dentists (never hospitals) but after I went to the doctor and found out everything was fine, I'm not afraid of them anymore.\n\nAs for dentists, I think I'll always be afraid of dentists.  I had to have almost every baby tooth taken out by a dentist (teeth were too strong to come out) and now all I can think about is that evil grinding sound and *cringes* all the tools and stuff.\n\nDefinately going to need a therapist now (if I didn't already) :)
299280
Well as you knw that you are facing a fear of public speaking and for that the best thing to do is 1st try getting comfortable talking in a grp with ppl whom you knw really well.. then slowly start with other ppl.. the best way is to crack a joke or sumthin so that you can lighten up the atmosphere and then once you will c every1 smiling, you will automatically have the courage to talk.. and relax.. no1 is gonna do anything.. so then plz do express yourself and let others knw wats in your mind!! all the best...
707191
First. you need to explore why you're afraid of doctors. Are you afraid of pain? Are you afraid of being out of control? Is there a reason why you might not trust doctors? Did you have a bad experience with a doctor when you were very young? \nIf you can get to these questions you might be able to figure out what you're afraid of. All I can tell you is it's not always easy to trust strangers, especially if you're sick (I know.. I'm a nurse and deal with anxious patients all the time). Try to keep in mind we're just here to help, and a doctor will have your best interests at heart.
780732
I am so sorry about your bad experience. Please share your fears with your new dentist or go to A DDS  site such as" we cater to cowards". I do not think you are a coward - but many good dentists may give you Valium or Nitrous Oxide to calm your fears.\nPlease do not put this off. Many advances have been implemented since you were 13\nAll my best to you,RN in Ca. Things will be better !
1088353
Going to the dentist is a real downer, I'm terrified. I get scraped and tugged at and poked and apologies. The dentist shouldn't be so rough that they have to apologize about it ya know? I feel like they are going to rip my teeth out of my head. And the spit sucker thing, is really awful.
933691
talk to your dental doctor tell him that you need alternatives for operation if he think that he can control the situation without using operation he wont do any operation..But if the problem have increased very much that means you gotta do the operation...
794057
Dental Nursing is very very stressfull I think we are the unsung heros of dentistry the amount of stuff we do and have to put up with.....it does take time to get to no the way your Dentist likes things its just like a marriage....when you and he get used to working with one another it will work out great and you will be less stressed I totally understand where u are coming from they are all like that!!! just stick with it you will enjoy working when yous are in sync you will get better job satisfaction and you will be very valuable to him/her....just let it go over your head he dont mean it and soon he wont be able to work without you!
84288
Go to a dentist in your neighbourhood and interview him.
655729
If you are afraid of the dentist for tooth extraction, wiggle it but not too hard because your tooth will ache and your nerve endings get pulled out. Try also waiting for it to fall. Don't force it because you won't like it.
956982
Find a really good dentist! I was so scared of the dentist before i didn't go to the dentist for 8 years till one day  i had a toochache so i went in and the dentist didn't even touch me and i was already cryng like a baby on chair lol. My dentist is so nice, he knows how to work with with dental phobia when i went back again he gave me some pills to relax that helped. I don't need to take them anymore, but still everytime i go i have butterflies at the stomach but the minute i sat at the chair i feel fine and lauch at my dentist who is joking around! So ask friends or family ro really good dentist, i am sure they know that's how i find mine! good luck
203762
Let your doctor/dentist/whoever know before hand...I am terrified of needles recently i've had several for tooth fillings, a blood test and a jab... I'm always completely honest with the person administering the deed, explaining that I am terrified... The medical staff are experienced enough to ensure that its as gentle and pain free as possible...They'll monitor you, explain whats happening, get you to lay down if you are more comfortable there etc....
1143618
Getting your wisdom teeth out is NOTHING compared to the pain of them growing and crowding your other teeth!!   Bring something to clench that fits into the palm of your hands like a rolled up newspaper or a beanie baby...it helps to squeeze it when you feel anxious..I'm not kidding, it works!  You'll see!  Besides, it's gonna be a peice of cake, cuz I already said a little prayer 4 u.......