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Are there alternatives to needles?

September 29, 2015

Filed under: Cater to Cowards — Tags: , , , , — okcitydentist @ 6:56 pm

I’m a complete coward when it comes to needles. Are there alternatives?

Samantha B. – Wisconsin

Samantha,

There are a couple of options. You should also know that you’re not the only one who is a coward when it comes to needles. Some dentists, especially those who cater to cowards, will have a tool called the wand. It gives completely painless shots. You can learn about it by clicking here to view Dr. Swearingen’s Cater to Cowards page.

If you’re still nervous about it, you could have some form of sedation dentistry. Many patients with mild anxiety found just getting some nitrous oxide relaxes them enough allow the local to work much better.

This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City Dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.

I hit my dentist whenever he tries to give me a needle

May 29, 2015

Filed under: Cater to Cowards — Tags: , , , , — okcitydentist @ 9:53 pm

I have this horrible reflex action where I hit at my dentist whenever he tries to give me a needle for numbing. Normally, he’s used to it, but his last time I took him by surprise and actually hurt him. Have you heard of this before? Is there anything I can do to stop this?

Ellie W. – Montana

Ellie,

You’re not the only patient who stuggles with dental fear.  You must have a very kind dentist, to know he’s going to get a good whack when he treats you and still keep going. There is a solution.

Has your dentist ever suggested any kind of sedation, such as nitrous oxide?  This can relax you enough to make your appointment easier to deal with.

There are dentists who specifically advertise as catering to cowards. They enjoy working with fearful patients, because they want to help change their outlook about dentistry.

This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma city dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.

Is it OK to drink wine before going to the dentist?

March 31, 2015

Filed under: Cater to Cowards — Tags: , , , , — okcitydentist @ 5:25 pm

I’m a total coward when it comes to the dentist. It’s been a while since I’ve been and now I’ve got a pretty severe toothache. I know I need to go and get it taken care of, but dentists make me seriously nervous. Is it okay if I drink a glass of wine before I go in? Wine relaxes me.

Stacey A. – Little Rock, AR

Stacey,

You’re not the only one who is uncomfortable with dentists, so don’t feel bad.  While it would be perfectly fine to have a glass of wine before you go to the dentist to shore up your courage, it could interfere with some of the things the dentist needs to do so make sure you let him know.

There is another option. There are other options. There are dentists who enjoy working with fearful patients. Some including Dr. Swearingen advertise that they “cater to cowards“.  They have methods or ways of making your dental appointment less fearful. If you’re worried about pain, most dentists work with nitrous oxide. That will help relax you and enable  the dentist to do any work he needs to do.  That will probably be more effective than wine.

This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City Dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.