i've got wisdom teeth poking through as i write; teeth which will have to be removed at some point as my mouth is far too small to accomodate them (i had 4 adult teeth pulled when i was 13 to remedy over-crowding). now, i am not the bravest gal in the world, but i've no longer a fear of the dentist. i actually quite enjoyed having my teeth yanked- feels more like having them pressed in than pulled out. don't know how similar/dissimilar wisdom teeth would be. one more thing... i would advise getting local anaesthetic, and perhaps something to calm your nerves, rather than the general. any time one is put completely under there are certain risks, and i would avoid it unless completely necessary. when i was 8 and told it was time for my first filling, i was sick with worry for the week leading up. when the dreaded day arrived i was beside myself, so was given some red liquid on a spoon when i arrived. i couldn't tell you what it was, but suffice it to say it loosened me up enough that i requested a mirror to watch the dentist as he drilled my tooth! :)
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Date: 2002-01-28 06:42 pm (UTC)one more thing... i would advise getting local anaesthetic, and perhaps something to calm your nerves, rather than the general. any time one is put completely under there are certain risks, and i would avoid it unless completely necessary.
when i was 8 and told it was time for my first filling, i was sick with worry for the week leading up. when the dreaded day arrived i was beside myself, so was given some red liquid on a spoon when i arrived. i couldn't tell you what it was, but suffice it to say it loosened me up enough that i requested a mirror to watch the dentist as he drilled my tooth! :)