What would be the best thing to do if your getting teeth pulled and your afraid of needles??? need help BAD :[

ok, I'm getting teeth pulled by an oral surgeon which means they actually knock you out. I'm deathly afraid of needles and i need help. i've tried alternatives and everything. what can i do???

What would be the best thing to do if your getting teeth pulled and your afraid of needles??? need help BAD :[
When I had my wisdom teeth pulled I asked the oral surgeon to put me under with IV Sedation (that way I would be completely out) If they gas you you're still able to hear everything going on around you (Talking, drilling, crunching as they pull your teeth...ugh *shudders*)


I'm terrified of needles so I ALWAYS ask for numbing solutions to be applied wherever they are going to stick me. They use a Benzocaine solution to numb your mouth, and ice or freezing spray to numb the skin before injection. They usually have this available for children and needle-phobic patients. Just ask and they should be more than happy to make you feel comfortable. You are that one that's paying them after all. Hope this helps.
Reply:hmmm... can you ask them to gas you to sleep? i think you still need an IV for that though :-/ have you talked to the oral surgeon?
Reply:Explain the situation to your dentist or go to an oral surgeon where they can put you under.
Reply:Just let them do their thing. I had all 4 of my wisdome teeth pulled on Friday. The needle was the least of my fears, I didn't even remeber having the needle until you just said something. They'll probably give you some laughing gas first. The needle didn't even hurt. You are being silly. :o)



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