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Unable to assert myself at 73...I have Severe Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 3 1:01pm | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
You might let the dentist know of your phobia. I am 73 and any visit to the dentist is a white-knuckle ride for me.
You might ask him for a mild short-acting tranquilizer like Xanax and some nitrous oxide. That will make you just not care and they can bring you back to normal quickly. Also be sure to ask for adequate pain medication afterwards while you recover. You shouldn’t have to suffer like that, neither from anxiety nor pain. -Retired RN who takes my own advice.
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@calofmichigan the 1st thing I did was let him know of the fear I have and even when booking I made a point of stating it but I really and truly don't think he either heard or cared as during the Consultation he asked me if I would go downstairs for cleaning...I mean I had stated how phobic I was numerous times and he asked me to get an off the cuff HOUR OF CLEANING done....I actually said no and I don't know how I managed to refuse but my phobia was way stronger than my passive nature...he did offer Sedation in the form of Midazolam for the extraction but it costs about 600$ at least and I don't have Private Insurance I had already paid a different Dentist to tell me he couldn't do it as it was a Sinus tooth...the only painkiller they refer for you is ibuprofen.....thanks for your comment and concern..no Prolia done yet..tooth not fully healed...🇮🇪😊