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how do you handle the dentist i wanna hear your dentist story's of how you handle dentists

It's not so much the dentist that's the problem as it's more of what they need to do to you that's the problem. One thing I hate the most is that ultrasonic plaque remover wand. That high pitch sound just rings the sh!t out of my skull.

I had problems at the dentist in the past, with getting fillings. They pricked the inside of my mouth, I think to put the Novocaine in, and they said it would be just a little pinch, but it hurt like hell and I cried out. I've been better with that more recently; I just tried to breathe and relax until it was over. Regular checkups are unpleasant, I hate the taste of the toothpaste and don't like having the water squirted in my mouth, but they're not so painful. I have to be careful to not open my mouth too wide, because in the past I have dislocated my jaw.

I can't stand the sensation of the tooth scalpel scratching tool. It's like nails on a chalkboard. I take some clonazepam and I let the dental hygienist know ahead of time that it doesn't hurt me, it's just the sensation that really bothers me, so when she sees me squirming in my chair, she knows I'm not in pain or anything. Understanding goes a long way to making the process easier to endure.

They used to use laughing gas for surgeries before but now just ram needles in you. I ask for extra amount of the benzocaine topical numbing before they stick any needles in me. I also let them be aware of my phobia of needles. I think if I had to endure a major dental surgery, I would go find a clinic that still uses laughing gas.

I don't mind going to the dentist at all. I don't get cavities, and I like the feeling of clean teeth.

I hate the dentist, though in the past I've always had Terrifying Experiences there. I think most people with ASD have Dental Phobia!

I think an awful lot of people, both aspies and NTs, hate the dentist. The same with needles. All the people that I know of who hate those things are NTs.

Interestingly enough, neither of those things bother me. But I have to get stabbed with needles often enough that if I did ever have a phobia, it would be gone by now.

I hate the dentist! I hate feeling trapped in the chair, hate the dentist touching me, hate the noises. I usually close my eyes and try to pretend I'm not there and wait for it to be over. I try to count something in my head, do a repetitive fidget with my hands or something I'm holding to try to distract myself. I get asked if I'm OK on repeat though lol