Dental phobia and bad decay
Added: October 19, 2007 - 2:38 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Cincinnati, OH
Need Dentist / Specialist:
Yes
Provide Cost Estimate:
No
X-rays Available:
No
Case Summary
Filling
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 15 years
Last Cleaning: 30 years
Case Description
I have a number of teeth that need to have fillings, and probably some that need to come out. I'm so scared of dentists that I'll wait until they can be removed under general anesthesia before I'll get them treated. Can fillings take place under general? Can I just have anesthesia and get everything done I need? I can get to the dentist, but I can't see one coming near my mouth, nor hear/smell the drill without a panic attack. I've already tried laughing gas and Valium to no avail. I have dental insurance and am willing to pay the rest out-of-pocket.
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