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Unable to assert myself at 73...I have Severe Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 17 1:45pm | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Sounds to like you and your dentist aren’t a god fit for each other. I love the lorazepam suggestion.
I would add to keep going to this dentist 4x a year but to work hard on finding a new dentist. I was in healthcare and doctors would occasionally be asked for a “meet and greet “ a 5 minute free visit to ask a few questions and try to get a vibe on if u wanted to make an appointment. Perhaps dentists do this as well. Lori, Volunteer Mentor, do u know the answer?
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Hi @laura1970 The dentists and staff at the office where I worked were happy to have a quick meet, greet and look-see for a potential new patient if they had questions or concerns. Not every professional relationship is a good fit. So that brief meeting can go a long way to quiet any fears or raise red flags…works both ways. ☺️
@lane73 mentioned she lives in Ireland so there may not be the options we have in the US for as many dental facilities. And especially a dentist with knowledge of appropriately handling situations such as extractions for a patient on Prolia or other osteoporosis medications.
Happy New Year, Laura!