Scared about an ortho appt!!!?
820871
it's a baby tooth, it won't hurt if they pull it out... i had my last 2 baby teeth pulled out when i was 12 and it didn't hurt at all... although that was a very long time ago and i'm not sure about the techniques they use for pulling teeth today, if anything, the techniques are probably better!....
445610
you must go to the doctora and get them to look at it!!!! it could be quite dangerous but i am sure it isnt, tell your mum or whatever and book an apointment asap IBECAUSSE I GUESS IT MUST BE PAINFULL\nwell i hope that is ok \nx
337965
Go to a sports Dr (sounds weird but is not) They get joint pain better than most ortho's.  If you don't live in a major city at least get 2nd opinion.  Dr's tend to slough off pain especially from women because, well don't get me going there. If you're in pain, somethings wrong. I've had major ortho surgery 5 times and know when it works and when it doesn't
400447
You have very good reason to run to emergency.Don't think your crazy.If anyone does who cares it's your life and body not theirs.If your not feeling comfortable with the Doctors please see some more.Don't wait and worry what they may think.Their are some very good Doctors and some who are not.I sure hope you get better care."GOD BLESS YOU"
16366
Pretend you only have 2 choices: residency or army bootcamp. Kidding aside, I think it is wrong putting residents through that! It is not safe for the patients either. I wonder if there is a support group out there. Ask some of the Sr Doctors how they handled it. I myself would go crazy. Thank you for going for through this for humankind!!!! It will be over someday. Get together with others and VENT VENT VENT when you get the chance.
707163
Better to be safe than sorry \nkeep your appointment the doc is sending you for a reason. i hope you feel better
527231
Hello,\n\n     Having a dental phobia is not uncommon. In fact, according to a recent study from Germany, it has been estimated that 11% of people are scared of the dentist (phobic). A bad experience is related in approximately 2/3 of the patients, followed by the fear of needles (1/3). You might also reply your hubby by saying that according to that study, 72% of women go to the dentist regularly, while only 60% of men do so. \n\n      But no matter the statistics and why you're scared, the situation is that you're in need of dental surgery. You have to get it done now. Delaying treatment IS NOT the solution. You have to deal with that now, and procrastination with your dental health won't help your cause. You have to know what is scary.\n\n      Do the following exercise. Take a sheet of paper and write down EVERYTHING scary in a dental office that might prevent you to undergo dental surgery. Do it now!!! Costs, Needles, Blood, Pain, Noise... Write it down.\nIt's a good mental exercise to identify what is repulsive in the dental environment.\n\n      After that, you can now discuss with your dentist of these factors. If you want to know more about this or about that, ASK! This will help to answer most of your questions. If you want to ask more details about the procedure, feel free to do so; he will be pleased to answer.\n\nYou know, the WEB and bingo rooms are excellent places to hear horror stories that won't help you to overcome your phobia. Stories of needles "long like this" and swellings "big like that" and affirmations like "Root canal treatments never work" are way too common. Your dentist knows the numbers and the procedures, and he's the person who will answer the best. Also, affirmations like "dentists always fail on me" are probably not only exagerated, but won't help to get a positive image and high expectations of dental treatments.\n\nToo often, patients don't express their concerns (except for delaying the next dental appointment). Nobody is the same, and your dentist must know what you expect, what you like and what you're scared of. Some patients like the dentist to explain everything before the procedure, some don't want to hear a single word. Everybody is different, and talking to your practicionner might help you to build a dentist-patient relationship based on trust and complaisance.\n\nAnd please, jump on the phone and take an appointment. Do it now! You don't have any other logical choice.
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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.
779111
i think you should ask your ortho because braces are pretty unpredictable in most cases. i was only supposed to have my braces for 18 months but i ended up having them for 24 so when she said 22-24 months she may have been giving a pretty reasonable time frame. just because you think that they are pretty much in the right place doesnt mean that they really are. i thought my teeth were fine, but they werent when i got braces. basically, just check with your ortho
826424
The left side worries me. It could be the medication. If it persists then go to urgent care.
1145586
I am terrified of the dentist... I'm 42!!! I have finally found a way I can get things done.. I get intravenis (sp?) sleep dentistry done...  they stick an IV in my arm.. and, although I'm awake.. I'm only semi-aware that something is being done.. I remember almost nothing of the work... 3-4 hours at a time.. I feel no pain... and even when I wake up and afterward.. the pain is bearable.. it's soooooooo much easier....  it's a little more expensive having to pay for the IV but it's worth it if you have a fear of the dentist... I highly recommend it...  check with local dentists.. not everybody does it.
700971
Hi,\nBraces could run anywhere between 2000.00 - 8000.00. It all depends on  how long you have to wear them and what the treatment involves.  Your ortho dr will advise you if visaline is better or not.  Good luck.
212990
as a plastic surgical RN.....isn't your first visit coming up soon?. didn't they give you a phone number to call with any questions, eventhe smallest concerns?\n\na little infection turns into a large infection and then onto a nightmare.....put a dry, sterile bandage over wound and call md now....they will instruct you on what to do this evening and to come on in tomorrow....\n\ngood luck!email is you have any questions.....glad to help you more of a one on one
428189
You have arthritis.Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!You better get to the doctor and plus you can't answer this easy question.you just off track.But go check out yourself before you have to go in as a serious problem exactly like sugery.I know you don't want that to happen because I work for the hosiptal.And theres alot of peoples have knee problem.If you happen to go to The hospital I work at you might see me often.The hosiptal downtown by the train station.
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Hello, before i can give you definite answers i need some more information, but will try my best with what you've said.\n\nFirstly, the government in the UK has DRASTICALLY cut down the number of orthodontic problems we can treat on the health service. Now, only severe problems can be treated free of charge on the NHS and there are quotas which we have to meet. Once we reach are quota there is no more funding available!\n\nThe 3 year waiting list you are talking about, is that with a local dentist or through a hospital?\n\nYou should check out the British Orthodontic Societys website which is http://new.bos.org.uk a dentist registered with them should have sufficent credentials. Also look out for  the qualification MOrth which means the dentist has undergone specialist training in orthodontics (the science of braces!)\n\nLastly, getting them done abroad and asking a dentist to do the "check ups" over here is almost impossible. A dentist agreeing to do that would be opening themselves up to alot of problems... what if the ortho isnt what u wanted, what if the treatment plan is incorrect.. who are u going to blame?
123111
orthonovum, orthotricyclene, organon, so many more, talk to DR
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haha i felt like that too when i had surgery. well you're not going to get much sleep tonight so don't worry about it. you'll be tired in the morning but thats better because you'll be less stressed in the morning. tonight just watch movies until you feel tired and fall asleep. \n\ni was so nervous when i sat in the hospital bed, my bf was talking to me and i coudn't even pay attention long enuf to listen to what he was saying. i was so restless. i didnt' get much sleep the night before either. tomorrow when you get to the hospital jsut before your surgery they will give you a little pre-med pill that will relax you and if you're anything like me you'll be so tired to be worried and you'll be falling asleep as you walk into the theatre to have your surgery. \n\ni wasn't nervous at all when i walked in, i was so tired, i just wanted to get on the operating table and sleep. that shiny cold hard metal table just looked sooo comfy to me! :D good luck with your surgery!