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gordos4 10/27/2014

Is it bad to take a Xanax before going to the dentist? I have an unnatural fear of going to the dentist. Im having my front tooth re-capped. I have to admit, I haven't been to a dentist for almost 17 years. Otherwise, my teeth are fine. I clean them myself with a little home-cleaning kit I bought off the internet, no pain or problems, just the cap. I am almost to the point where I want to cancel.

rappciteeinblue 10/27/2014

I'm bumping this up.....anyone have an answer? I don't know...it sounds risky, but I'm don't feel comfortable giving an answer.

heretic 10/27/2014

I have never had the luxury of going to a dentist.
I have always been very poor. Don't know what it's like.
If you don't have to go then why do it? Just my opinion.

ThePepperMan 10/27/2014

If the Xanax makes the difference to you between going and not going I say take it. But make sure you tell the dentist. Getting a cap sounds like you will be given novicane, and the dentist will know if there are any interactions between the two.

Hope it all goes well!

gordos4 10/27/2014

heretic, I have to go because my 3 front teeth are chipped. Maybe it's a matter of a woman's vanity, but it's one of the very FEW luxuries I allow myself. Like I said, I haven't been in 17 years.

gordos4 10/27/2014

Sorry 2 front teeth.

ThePepperMan 10/27/2014

Do let us know how it went!

gordos4 10/27/2014

It went fine. I took a Xanax & ended up getting one big shot of novacaine. The dentist said he's had people take more than that before a dental appt. Got my teeth fixed. Half of my face is numb now, that's it lol! Thanks!

mollgirl 10/27/2014

I am glad it went well.

gordos4 10/27/2014

Thanks Mollgirl. I know it's stupid & a minor thing, but going to the dentist is my #2 fear, #1....spiders!

ThePepperMan 10/27/2014

Glad it went well!

gordos4 10/27/2014

Thanks Pepperman!

RetiredHeather 10/27/2014

I'm so happy your app't went well. I'm a fan of novacaine and never had any pain after a few minutes. Glad you have your smile back!

gordos4 10/27/2014

Thanks RetiredHeather! It sure is nice to be able to smile again after being so self conscious of it for years.

RetiredHeather 10/28/2014

hi Gordos... I'm 67 and hanging onto my teeth. I go religiously to the dentist though I do hyperventilate, lol. And for no reason really because my dentist has never ever hurt me. That's saying a lot because I, too, have caps, crowns, you name it! so glad for you.. you did great!

gordos4 10/28/2014

Thanks RetiredHeather! I was pretty proud of myself, which doesn't happen very often :-)

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