Dental Anxiety During Chemo

I don’t know if there’s a way to help me but I thought I’d reach out and try. I’m in the middle of my third round of chemo. My teeth have really taken a beating during my treatments. I know I need to get them tended to, but every nerve in my body hurts— including… Continue reading Dental Anxiety During Chemo

Xanax Before Dental Appointments

I have quite a nervous disposition. Because of my anxiety, which is severe at times, my doctor keeps me regularly supplied with Xanax. It really relaxes me and helps me function. I haven’t been to the dentist in a while, but I was wondering if I did go, could I take a Xanax before the… Continue reading Xanax Before Dental Appointments

Horrible Pain During Cleanings

I’m wondering if I need to switch clinics to receive more gentle treatment. I have horrible pain during cleanings. My teeth are sensitive and my gums bleed. The last time was the worst ever. She shot some kind of cold water on my teeth. It hurt so much I begged her to stop. She just… Continue reading Horrible Pain During Cleanings

Do Gentle Dentists Exist?

My old dentist retired. He was a gem. I’m a TMJ patient so he was always very gentle with me. I could get through my appointments with very little pain. Since he’s retired, I’ve seen three dentists. All of them have been a disaster. They’re rushed. They’re rough. TheRead More

Need a Dentist Who Caters to Fearful Patients Now!

Can you help a gal out? I’ve had a dentist for years who understood my fear of dentists. He joked that he always catered to cowards. He did, too! He made my appointments bearable and sometimes even fun. I moved to a neighboring state, but the last two dentists I tried were complete disasterRead More