.Gareth> Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 hi everyone. i was just wondering if anyone can help me,i know it sounds a bit sad but i am seriously petrified of needles and just want to know if anyone knows a dentist that does not use injections???? its pretty urgent cos i have got excruciating toothache!!!! any help would be appreciated... thanks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Gareth so you would rather have a procedure done without any pain relief?? If so any dentist will comply if you insist. Get to the charles clifford tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I am totally dentist phobic, but this is a result of having a dentist carry out work on my teeth as a child without any anaesthetic. Dental anaesthetic is virtually painless, nothing like a normal injection. Go through it with no needles if you want to (as fox20thc pointed out, most dentists will do this if you so wish), but I seriously wouldn't recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You need to face your phobia head on... I doubt many actually enjoy needles, I find the way of dealing with it is just to have a relaxed attitude on the way there and not think too much about it, then once the needles are about to come out, just sit there with your arm out and eyes shut and either chat to the nurse or just think in detail about what you are doing later (or something). The nurse will tell you when you can open your eyes again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Actually how about gas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You can only get that at the dental hospital now, something to do with protecting the patient and the dentist. Anything can happen when you're under you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 hi everyone. i was just wondering if anyone can help me,i know it sounds a bit sad but i am seriously petrified of needles and just want to know if anyone knows a dentist that does not use injections???? its pretty urgent cos i have got excruciating toothache!!!! any help would be appreciated... thanks..... You have nothing to fear from needles. Ask the dentist to use some numbing gel on your gum. Numbing gel contains an anesthetic agent, usually 20% benzocaine. You will not feel anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Gareth> Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 i am not looking to have it done without anasthetic,im looking for someone who still does it with gas cos im not sure if anyone does it that way anymore:| . thanks for the replys everyone:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 i am not looking to have it done without anasthetic,im looking for someone who still does it with gas cos im not sure if anyone does it that way anymore:| . thanks for the replys everyone:thumbsup: I'm not sure if the dental hospital will even use gas as most prefer to use IV sedation now (far bigger, more painful needles in your arm!). Try giving Charles Clifford a ring and asking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrose Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 When I was a student I remember a dentist advertising in the student newspapers as being good with nervous patients, but I cant for the life of me remember which one it is. Maybe someone else can. However, something to think about in the future, there was a dentist in Sheffield, again dont know which one, which used hypnosis. Perhaps when you are in less of a hurry you can check this out. If you are in pain though and need a dentist, with your no injection rule fairly quickly, phone NHS direct. They can put you in touch with a dentist and may be prepared to ask around for one which can help you without a needle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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