Anyone ever cried at the dentist?

2plus4 · December 2009

... as an adult? I went to the dentist yesterday, (I've done fine my whole life going to the dentist) but, my last visit before this was HORRENDOUS (4 hours in "the chair") and I hurt so bad.

So this time I guess I was remembering my last visit, and I CRIED when he was stabbing me with anesthetic. Tears were flowing and I just bawled like a little baby. How embarrassing. I can't believe I was crying. The assistant was all dabbing my tears with a tissue. Pregnancy hormones...haha...?

bko · December 2009

Booo! Im sorry! No the only time i cried at the dentist doesnt really count...cause It was actually the oral surgeon for my Wisdom teeth...I woke upcrying...that was a crazy feeling,,,

BelleIsa · December 2009

Nope. But I've never had a cavity, so nothing to cry about!

NewMama2010 · December 2009

I came thisclose to crying at my last dentist appointment. I found out I had my first cavity ever and I was very sad to no longer hold my record that I was so proud of...haha. Ridiculous, I know.

daniellejeanne35 · December 2009

I went to the dentist Monday. I thought I would cry because they had to redo the filling that they put in last year. It broke. They decided to just fill it, instead of redoing the whole thing, because of my pregnancy. I was happy...until they told me that in April, after baby, I'll be going to 1 appointment a week for 3 weeks so they can do xrays, root canal, and cap.

I think I'll be crying then!!!!!

broomy · December 2009

I cried when I went in to get my wisdom teeth pulled, but I wasn't even crying about that. I was moving from California to Oregon in two weeks and the assistant kept asking me all these questions about how much I would miss my friends and family, etc., where I was going to work (I didn't have a job lined up), if I was nervous about grad school, etc. She forced me to confront so much all at once and I just started bawling while talking to her about it. Then the dentist came in and I couldn't stop, lol, and he actually YELLED at me for being a "baby"!! The assistant kept telling him I wasn't crying about my teeth, but he didn't believe her. He was a total d!ck, but it was easy to laugh about by the end of the day!

careyrdh · December 2009

Oh gosh, whenever I have to tell someone they have gum disease at work I feel like I could cry....I always hate to be the bearer of bad news

( And sometimes, I do get the occasional crier in my chair when the news is overwhelming. You are not alone in your feelings

)

sassafras007 · December 2009

I just had my tooth pulled. While sitting in the chair I proceded to have a full blown panic attack... crying, shaking, knees to chest in fetal position...

I also once bit the dentist...

My tears begin with the numbing gel...

melissawillr · December 2009

Yes, for the past few years I've had extreme dental anxiety. I also had brain surgery and they cut through my upper lip so at least I know where it comes from. I can't even handle a cleaning, seriously. I feel so bad for my dentist because I feel like a huge wuss. The mouth is one of the most guarded places on a persons body, so it's not surprise that if you're having any anxiety or emotional issues, (and I think pregnancy counts with the hormones flowing,) that you may act uncharacterist. I now go to the sedation dentist who gives me pills to get me through the experience so I'm choosing NOT to see my dentist during this pregnancy.

I'm so sorry it's so awkard, it's not like we're 3 anymore, but like I said, its an area we guard. I'm a massage therapist and when I work on people's necks/heads people don't relax easily. Better luck next time?!

2plus4 · December 2009

melissawillr:
Yes, for the past few years I've had extreme dental anxiety. I also had brain surgery and they cut through my upper lip so at least I know where it comes from. I can't even handle a cleaning, seriously. I feel so bad for my dentist because I feel like a huge wuss. The mouth is one of the most guarded places on a persons body, so it's not surprise that if you're having any anxiety or emotional issues, (and I think pregnancy counts with the hormones flowing,) that you may act uncharacterist. I now go to the sedation dentist who gives me pills to get me through the experience so I'm choosing NOT to see my dentist during this pregnancy.

I'm so sorry it's so awkard, it's not like we're 3 anymore, but like I said, its an area we guard. I'm a massage therapist and when I work on people's necks/heads people don't relax easily. Better luck next time?!

Thanks! I felt so alone, I was by myself and I had to go it alone. I think too that I was just fed up with my teeth issues, and was being emotional. It felt like if I was going to let out one cry...I wouldn't be able to stop crying. It was hard to not cry.

2plus4 · December 2009

sassafras007:
I just had my tooth pulled. While sitting in the chair I proceded to have a full blown panic attack... crying, shaking, knees to chest in fetal position...

I also once bit the dentist...

My tears begin with the numbing gel...

Sorry...this made me laugh..not in a mean way, but because I could imagine myself doing that...I guess I could've been worse. I sure felt like biting him though.

melissawillr · December 2009

You know what, I bet you your dentist has actually seen this quite a bit. In fact, I believe if you work in any type of healthcare you see more then you bargin for! I promise you, it was worse for you then it was for them. And by tomorrow morning when they start their days you crying in the dentist chair will be the last thing on their minds. In fact when you go in next time you might consider giving them a heads up because if they didn't chart it, they probably won't remember. Worst case, it happens again and then you can decide if you want to take a mild sedative before your next appt, (like xanex some offices have it there!) Dental anxiety is pretty common, right up there with public speaking. I bet you're glad you're done and your teeth are nice and clean, guess you can check that off your list for 6 months!

2plus4 · December 2009

Embarrassed ...um...I kinda have to go back next week (for four hours again) and then hopefully one more visit after that and be done. I know, I know...I'm ashamed. My teeth LOOK healthy, but on the inside they're not so much.

Can pregnant women take something like that to calm down?

melissawillr · December 2009

You know what I'd do? I'd call your dentist tomorrow and explain that after today for whatever reason you are experiencing some dental anxiety and ask them how they typically treat this. They may be able to prescribe antianxiety that is pregnancy safe, (but give them enough notice,) you'll probably also need someone to drive you to/from appt. If they don't, I would suggest taking an ipod and this may sound strange, but if you have one of those spa wraps, (the ones you heat up in the microwave,) you can use it around your neck or drap it across your lap. Sometimes having some extra weight, (a thick blanket would work too,) will help ground you by weighing you down. Perhaps you'll get the same hygenist who at least understands what you've been through. I promise they won't judge you this is just one of those things that you can't necessarily control. I hope they can give you something, but worst case scenerio at least you know kinda-sorta what you can expect so it won't come as such a surprise. Let me know what happens after you call them, this subject is something I'm all too formilar with. If your dentist doesn't have any suggestions try calling your OB, at least you don't need to return tomorrow, you can take a breather.

As for my mouth, I have tons of dental work that needs to be done. I typically do it in chunks so that it's not so traumatic. Maybe treat yourself to something fun after, a pedicure/facial/massage/movie/ice-cream. Whatever does it for you. I'm sure your dentist will love that I said ice cream. I really hope that helps.

mommyrenee · December 2009

yes! I used to have a big fear of the dentist. I finally found one i liked & have slowly gotten over it.

he prescribed valium to me the first few visits, so I could get some cavities done (obviously before I was pregnant). It really helped, but I also realized I didnt need it. I think its important to find a dentist that specializes in pain management & also does some catering to people with dental fears.

GL

Jennicap · December 2009

I cried for a different reason, I switched dentist (old one retired) and when the new dentist looked at my xrays from 6 months ago and you can clearly see a big filling and an absess (sp?). So they had to take new xrays and both are even bigger than before so now while pregnant I HAVE to have a filling and a root canal where 6 months ago I could have taken care of this while I wasn't pregant. I was really upset that my old dentist didn't say a word to me about this and would they have even told me now at my cleaning? I didn't want to get xrays done and was crying on the phone with my doctors office and crying on the chair in the dentist office, then yesterday I went in for the filling, cried yesterday while asking the doctor if i can do the filling and almost cried when he injected me with novicane, I'm so against drugs while pregnant so I was really upset that I had to have some when it could have been avoided.

cajungirl0717 · December 2009

Yes! When I was 22 I had my first cavity filled. After the gas mask (which I swear made the room turn to a kaleidoscope) with the 70's music playing, I starting crying. The dentist asked if I wanted to wait to do the cavity. I said no because I wasn't going to come back. LOL

2plus4 · December 2009

Thanks everyone. It helps to know I'm not alone in this. I will call my ob and see what I can do. I don't think I want to take any anti-anxiety pills though. Maybe like a unisom or something. I'll update what my OB said. Thanks.

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