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Have To Get Wisdom Teeth Removed, But I'm TERRIFIED of the Dentist
I'm afraid I'm going to have to get my wisdom teeth taken out soon, but I have a horrible, irrational fear of the dentist.
It's not just a fear like most people's fear of the dentist. It's partly that, but there's more to it. I had the worst orthodontist in the world. I had braces for three years and the whole time, I had to go to the orthodontist once a month. I dreaded every time. It never got easier. My orthodontist was rude, abrasive, and down right scary. If you told him that something he did hurt, he'd say, "No it didn't." He often did painful procedures without warning you. He ripped out my last baby tooth without letting me know he was gonna do so and the tooth wasn't even loose. It was also a silver tooth, so it really hurt, but he was very insensitive about it. This is just one of many examples of the kinds of things he did. He also once upset one of his employees so much that I think she quit and called for a ride home, but while she was doing so, he ripped the phone off of the wall.
This orthodontist have me an irrational fear of the dentist and now I'm scared to have any dental work done. However, I can't ignore my wisdom teeth becoming impacted. I've put off getting them removed BEFORE they became impacted, but I'm just not gonna be able to keep doing that.
Does anyone have any advice to help me relax and keep the stress and anxiety about this down?
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I know of someone who had a great fear because of something that someone repeatedly did to her. It interrupted her quality of life so she went to see a hypnotist. I mention this as it worked perfectly for her. I'd still meet with the Dr. as suggested ahead of time and let them know of what happened and your fears. But even with reassurances and a promise that you will be knocked out as I was for the same procedure, I never felt any pain or soreness, not until much later after the wisdom teeth were removed, part of what the healing process is.
If you find reassurances aren't enough to get you to keep and show up at an appointment, then I would suggest finding a hypnotist and telling them what happened and how you need to lose your fear of having teeth worked on since you need wisdom teeth removed. If you force yourself to go without losing the fear first, you may complicate things, even have nightmares.
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First: The person you want to remove those teeth is a Dental Surgeon not a general practioner to remove those teeth. Your insurance company can help you find one.
Second: Make an appointment with this doctor for a consultation in his office. Explain to the doctor your fears and why you have them. You have good reason for those fears; if I was you I would report that orthodontist to the licensing board he is a sadist. The doctor will explain to the different ways of putting you at ease including general Anesthetic. Dental insurance general doesn't pay for anything more than a shot of anesthetic in the gums. In your case the dentist might convince the insurance company it is a necessity.
Once the doctor tells you of the options make your choice. My advice is you pick the general Anesthetic. It is a shot in the arm, you go to sleep and when you wake up your missing the teeth without any of the fear associated with it.
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call a different orthodontist office. every if you have to go to a different town.
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