Any opinions on dentists in Newark, NY?I have had issues with not being able to get numb during  procedures.?
610713
I found a dentist just recently in midtown Manhattan, NYC who is really worth travelling to! He is really painless when it comes to administering novocaine, so I have no problems with him giving me as many shots as I need to ensure that I'm numb! Also to enhance the pain-free experience (can you see what my major concern is?) he also offers noise-cancelling headsets with meditative music. I'm past numb, I'm almost blissful!\nHis website is below.\nGood luck!
996499
You should find a dentist that promotes pain free dentistry.  It is not really pain free of course but they tend to help those of us with more sensitive mouths/teeth.  Good luck.
730440
Look;; I was the same way 2 years ago. So I know what you're going through. I was scared because I had never had any real dental work done;; so never been numb before. So we put off getting the brace [[I needed 4 teeth pulled!]]. And 3 weeks ago I got the first 2 teeth pulled and 3 days ago I go the other 2 pulled. It wasnt that bad. Please go to the dentist or wait until you can live with the fact that you will need to be numbed to have the teeth pulled. I was so nervous when I first went in that I almost puked afterwards. But believe me it really isnt terrible. You just feel a tiny bit of pressure at first;; then 30 seconds later the tooth is out! You will be numb for a few hours;; but at the end of the orthodontic treatment I bet we will be happy! But please;; if the tooth is an adult tooth please go to the dentist. You could damage your mouth so much by trying something yourself. If you dont get the numbing then you will feel everything and that probably wont be that comfortable. Id rather be numb for 3 hours than be in excruciating pain for weeks! Please just listen to me;; go to the dentist, I know you dont wanna hear that but you need to.\n\nStep by step;; the is what happened for me.\n\n1.) Dentist puts numbing gel on gum area where injections will be made (so you wont feel the injections;; make sure you ask your dentist beforehand if he/she can do this.) You wait about 5 minutes.\n\n2.) Injections are made but you dont feel them since your gums are already numb.\n\n3.) You wait 15-20 minutes to get fully numb.\n\n4.) The dentist pushes on the tooth with a special instrument and  all you feel is some pressure;; since the dentist is pushing hard.\n\n5.) Dentist takes this other instrument and rocks tooth back and forth;; then pulles at the last second a tiny bit while still rocking it;; and the tooth is out!\n\n\nThe procedure takes about 30 minutes in all.\n\nPlease do not do anything on your own though. You could end up doing a lot more damage! If your dentist knows what he/she is doing; then you will have no worries and will barely feel anything!\n\nLots of luck & Best Wishes♥
527989
I know of none. But you could contact a dental university and see if they can help you.
513635
take tylonol, and call the dentist and tell them and c if they can move to date up
1115348
Not to scare you dude, but once a dentist messed it up with the drill and touched my nerve. It's quite painful.\n\n\nBut don't worry, most dentists are professional and will never do such a thing. If, after my experience, I am not scared and continue going to the dentist regularly, then you shouldn't be either. There's nothing to fear.
141150
I'm not sure there is an easy way to conquer any fear.  My suggestion is take the first step and visit some local dentist's offices.  Find one you like the looks of (clean, homey feeling, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff) and make an appointment for an initial exam and X-rays.  This is a fairly simple and very painless visit which is great for the first time when you're nervous and scared.  Make sure they offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas).  It really makes the visits much easier.  Then ask someone you trust to go with you so that you are not alone.  Also remember don't be embarrassed about being scared, more people are scared walking in the office than are not.
1079179
I had a constant numbness up both my arms last year and pain in my fingers for months. I went to a practioner who treats the person as a whole and he manipulated the top of my thigh and Ive never had the numbness since. Sounds dodgy but Ive been  going to this guy since I was pregnant and he knows what hes about.  I would look under osteopath or holistic treatments in the phone book. Good luck.
852302
I'm scared of dentists too.  I hate them.  Don't worry.  my dentist puts on some numbing gel on my gums before shes gives me novacaine it helps a little, but the shot lasts a few seconds.  it's better to be numb then to feel the whole thing.  Just breath and try to stay calm.  you wont feel anything after he numbs you.  I'm sure the dentist wont have a problem if your mom comes in with you just tell the dentist that you want her next to you. \nGood Luck
290150
the crown is pressing too much against your gumz. Have your dentist give you a shot and tell him to go around your tooth with a cavitron. No this is not normal. Its normal for shitty dentistry.
1145666
That sounds like a cavity.  They will numb your tooth and you will hear the drill and feel the pressure, but its not that bad (wink).  Some dentist will put you to sleep if you request it.
1168347
Look for a dentist that offers anasthesia...some are now putting patients to sleep while doing dental work
220247
I really can't say for sure, but to go out on a limb, I would say it is possible that during the first part of the root canal visit a part of the nerve was left in the tooth.  It's also possible that the remaining nerve in the tooth became reinfected which is why you wouldn't get numb at the 2nd appointment.  Whenever there is infection in a tooth it is next to impossible to get the tooth numb... which is why a dentist will always give you a prescription for an antibiotic and have you come back a week or so later to do either a root canal or extraction... to give the infection time to heal so the tooth will numb easily.  \n\nI would go to another dentist for a second opinion.  Perhaps he or she can give you an antibiotic to take for a week or so and then attempt to perform the root canal again.\n\nAlso, you are doing the right thing by doing all you can to save the tooth.  It's always best to keep your natural teeth.
1175909
Oh you poor thing!  That same thing happened to me!  The dentist gave me the shot and I felt like I needed to panic, my stomach knotted up and the room felt like it was about 150 degrees.  It was really scary.  The dentist said that it was really rare but if you need surgery again make the dentist go through options with you.  Don't except the "its all in your head" mentality.  I hope this works out for you.  Good Luck!
657480
mine used to get numb...was carpal tunnel. Have had the surgery and have no more problems...good luck
319193
No, there isn't... it just takes time.  If you being numb bothers you a great deal, then next time you go to the dentist ask him or her if an anesthetic without epinepherine can be used... the numbing effect doesn't last as long.
222639
i had some real nice work done in south east asia. fillings extractions, root canal, post and cap. all very .. i mean VERY cheap...of coures there was no anesthetic and their offices were as clean as a barn...but the work was great...and fast. i'll never go to an american dentist again! ok i didnt have all this done at once but all together [ 2 different dentist]about 40 dollars us  and one time i got ripped off , it should have been less... this is all true but seriously you can get good safe western style work done in a big city clinic set up for foreigners for about 1/4 of western prices. but ive been happy w/ the back alley work.