nursewife, pain is no problem.. The dentist teased me last time because I have a very obvious lip piercing but made faces at the shot.
I actually have an anxiety disorder. Being places where I can't leave, or having people touch me when I don't want them to, really flip me out. So I have to make sure I go to a dentist that specializes in high anxiety patients.
TR, they need to do some shaping under the gum? So they needed the shot. I think they also do a bit of better safe than sorry with me because of the anxiety.
I have bad anxiety in some situations too. My dentist has a big window and open cubicles with helps with me not feeling so confined. I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but glad someone else understands!
I'm in the process of having 7 cavities filled. I want to ask for this next time. I hate the dentist, and this would make it so much more tolerable!
Do you have anxiety issues with dental work, or just get nervous about pain?
I have major dental anxiety, and I got gas to have a couple of fillings redone. It was glorious. I mean, I was sick to my stomach with anxiety for two days before, but the actual procedure was easy. Because I got high, because I got high, because I got hiiiiggghhhhh.