Fillings when at dentist ?

[LochNessMonster]

When getting fillings at local NHS dentist will my partner be given infections as loke tooth extractions. It just she surrers with metal health problems and I need to know how to get her it the right frame of mind for dentist folks !

Please no funny comments, as this is serious illness she has.

[LochNessMonster]

Injections, like and suffers. Slip of fingers ?

[B00]

Yes- usually anyway. They don't dispense with the pain relief just because you're on the NHS.

Not yet anyway ;-)

[RATTER15]

Yes she will be given injections for any treatment where she may experience pain. If she suffers from severe anxiety they may also look at giving her a sedative to take prior to the appointment.

[Old_Geezer]

She might have them. I do. But that said I've lost track of which bits of my treatment are done on the NHS and which I write the cheque for. Worst comes to worst you can alway pay for additional treatment. A single injection or two ought not cost the Earth.

[sunny-dave]

Try to associate the visit to the dentist with something pleasant that she *does* want to do - either before (to distract her) or after (to give something to look forward to).

I personally used to favour a large nip of scotch before a particularly trying dental visit - but be aware that it may interact with some anaesthetics ...

[B00]

Mine used to prescribe valium (just a couple, not a bottle full!) prior to me having work done, i'm THAT much of a jibbering wreak when I go!

[RATTER15]

OG, injections are definitely free.

[annie0000]

In general they do, but you can opt to go without - some people fear the needle more than the drill!! my brother never had injections for treatment as he reckoned it was sorer when the injection wore off than it was just getting it done without........never been tempted to try though.

[EDDIE51]

Yes your partner will be given anesthetic injecetions so she will feel no pain.
If she is nervous and has problems as you say it is worth telling he dentist before she goes . Dentists now know that some people are very nervous and will make sure she is reassured that it will all be OK.
If she has real problem with being nervous some dentists will give a sedative before doing the work on her teeth. My son has this problem he has to be sedated before any dental work as he is so nervous.

[quinie]

I think you should discuss this with the dentist -let him/her know about your partner's problems. I'm sure they will understand and do what's best.

[lankeela]

I'm ok with the dentist but I would have to haveto be dragged screaming and have a full anaesthetic before getting into a hairdressers chair.

[mrs_overall]

If she has a problem with the actual injections, her gums can be numbed first with an anaesthetic spray so she wont feel the needle

[netibiza]

There is now a needleless injection which just goes on the gums. B00 I used to have valium when living in England, but am much braver now, I scream and kick, and slide down the chair, and make an dreadful spectacle of myself, the dentist dreads it more than I do! And when it is all over, she kisses the top of my head in relief! You don't get that on the NHS!!

[LochNessMonster]

Thanks a lot folks !

She was given anticeptic before injections and was brave enough from a tooth removal as well.

5 Stars to you all !

Nessie TLNM

[RATTER15]

5 stars foe her as well !! :o)