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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Corryn, This is good success and good for you for using your exposure techniques to help you get comfortable :) Josie, Health Educator

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

Hello I am the same with dentists, the last time I went I shook so much that I dropped and broke his protective glasses, though I must say that once the neede bit is over I tend to relax and calm down a lot - though next time I'll be having an extraction so that wont be so hot! Still, I think it gets easier every time I go as I am building up a trust wih the dentist, and it helps that the staff are so caring and understanding to I think. Well done you for getting over a big hurdle! Corryn

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 78

Way to go, Lorlee. Great work!

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Congratulations Lorlee on your bright new smile! Way to face your fears :) -Diva

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Lorlee, We are happy for you! Congrats on conquering this fear! A huge accomplishment and we are proud! Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 165

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that all my dental work is complete. I now have a bright new smile which I am so thrilled about. I have found the nicest Dentist who really understands my fears. His hygenist is the sweetest person. When I had to get frozen (and boy did I get frozen alot) she held my hand through it all. I took a relaxation CD with me each time and listened to it prior to getting the work done. No.... this was not easy but in the end I am glad I faced the fear.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Hiya Lorlee :) Thanks :) I am on less also because I am quite busy with school and work so I understand :) I am glad to get news of you :) I think of you often as well and hope you are doing well also :) And once again congratulations on all your progress :) -Diva

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 165

Hi Diva, Thank you for your warmth thoughts. Good on both of us. I apologize for not being on the site much anymore. I started a new job and it is taking up quite abit of my time as of late. Hoping everything is going well for you. I think of you often.

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2101

Hello Lorlee! Seems we both went to the dentist yesterday lol I am so very glad it went well for you. And wow! Talk about a busy day you had you must be so proud of yourself facing all those things and coming out ahead! That is so wonderful and I want to congratulate you on a big day :) So... CONGRATULATIONS! -Diva

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 165

Hi everyone, Well it is all over with! I must say though for all of you afraid of Dentists, needles, etc take the freezing with the adrenaline in it. I chose not to and ended getting more needles than I really expected as the freezing was not strong enough. There is medication(not sure of the name) that you can take to calm you down prior to going to the Dentist. I actually ended up doing lots of exposure work yesterday. I went to the Dentist, I went way out of my comfort zone, And went the a tunnel which I hate. Well I have one more appointment On October 11th to get my permenent crowns. That appointmenet should be short and sweet. Thanks for your thoughts

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