Tips
- Be relaxed: there is need for you to keep calm.
- Inform your Dentist of any Medical condition: It is important you inform your dentist of your medical history such as: hypertension, diabetes, asthma etc. Also inform him/her of any drug allergies or medication you might be using presently. It is expected that an asthmatic patient will bring his/her inhaler along.
- Except instructed not to eat, it is advisable to take something before coming to the dental clinic. Not eating translates to having low glucose in the blood(hypoglycemia) which may trigger a fainting spell.
- You will not feel pain: No dentist will take out your tooth without giving you something to take the pain away -anesthesia. Your tooth will be totally numb so don’t worry about pain. It is however important to differentiate between pain and pressure. The anesthesia will take away the feeling of pain but not pressure hence you may feel the dentist working on your tooth. You may feel the tug and pull but it won’t be painful.
- Raise your left hand to get the Dentists attention: If you feel uncomfortable or still feel pain during the procedure, simply raise your left hand for the dentist to see. Your dentist will not hesitate to give you more anaesthesia to ensure numbness of the tooth.
In all, relax and enjoy the experience.