Question Of The Day - Wednesday, May 7th!

[rapunzel47]

Afraid is not the right word. However, I have enough bad experiences going back half a century to make it very hard for me to establish a trusting relationship with a dentist. The last one of those I had ended 13 years ago when she decided to stay home and be a mother to her kids. I've seen two since then, for a couple of years each, before my negative feelings became too large. It's too many years since I have been, and I know I need a bunch of work done, but I'm not going back to the last one, and haven't got off the pot to find a new one. I really should do that while I'm still working and have a dental plan to cover at least some of it.

 

[starryeyedtiger]

I hate going to the dentist. I had an emergency root canal last monday. I got a temp. crown yesterday, and today i have to go back and have two fillings done

In two weeks i get my permenant crown and i still have to go back and get one more filling after that. So yea, i'm about sick of going to the dentist so much recently!

My teeth are incredably sensitive- so i use sensodyne toothpaste on a regular basis- but even for them to do a cleaning- they have to use a topical ointment to numb me before they can even clean- they're painfully sensitive

I hate the sound of the drills and the pain/sensitivity - but thankfully i have an excellent dentist who tries to be as painless as possible (and doesn't mind me listening to my ipod when he uses a drill!). For me though the worst part is the cost- dentists are WAY too expensive!

 

[carley]

I'm not too terribly afraid of going to the dentist. I had braces in middle school and high school so I am used to having hardware in there and having someone prod around in my mouth. Also, I used to be a dental assistant so I am familiar with the whole process and know exactly when the hygienist or dentist is going to do before they do it. I brush and floss meticulously so my cleanings never take very long. I had my first cavity a couple of years ago and I was rather nervous about getting it filled, but it was a breeze. Having a good dentist makes all the difference.

Of course, the above refers strictly to regular dental visits. I am downright terrified of dental surgery. I was supposed to have my wisdom teeth pulled after I had my braces removed, but never did. My husband had his wisdom teeth pulled last year and I thought that I'd finally have it done as well. The surgery was difficult for him, however, so I chickened out all over again.

 

[cheshirecat]

I used to be afraid. But then I got older and started to appreciate having real teeth.

Also a few years ago I switched to a new dentist that is young and schooled on the latest techniques.

And this dentist is also a she. Don't know if that makes a difference but either way I like her.

 

[mbjerkness]

I'm not afraid, but I would rather be somewhere else

 

[felicia's mom]

No, I don't mind the dentist!

 

[h~chan]

Haha, I just went there today for a cleaning.

I'm only afraid of going if I have to have something done that I think is going to hurt.. which I've hardly had to do, just a few cavities, and I hate getting shots..

I haven't gotten my wisdom teeth out yet, and I know I'll be afraid when that time comes..

 

[xlaydeextaniax]

no, am not!

 

[meezersmom2]

Going to the dentist is certainly not my favorite thing to do. It's one of those "dread it, but have to go through with it" deals, if I want to keep my teeth in good condition. The worst thing I've ever had done was having a crown put on, when a molar with a large filling cracked. I'm sure I'd be a lot more resistant about going if they did anything worse than that!

 

[tara g]

I'm not AFRAID of the dentist, I just despise going to the dentist. Last time they didn't even fix my cavity correctly. Arghhh.