{"id":2068,"date":"2022-12-22T14:03:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T20:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=2068"},"modified":"2022-12-22T14:04:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T20:04:54","slug":"dentists-needle-hit-nerve-scared-fillings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/dentists-needle-hit-nerve-scared-fillings\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist\u2019s Needle Hit a Nerve, and I\u2019m Scared to Get Fillings"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dentist’s needle hit a nerve in August 2020, and I have not seen a dentist since then. I need fillings in three lower left molar teeth in bad shape. Although I need to switch dentists, I keep putting it off. The toothaches are getting worse. I know that my fear has not helped my situation. Is there anything I can do to psych myself out for another shot at the dentist? I know that not every dentist hits a nerve with a needle, but I was anxious about going to the dentist before that incident. What do you suggest? Thank you. Antonio<\/p>\n

Hi, Antonio,<\/p>\n

Thank you for your question. Dental anxieties and phobias affect millions of people. When a dentist\u2019s needle hits a nerve, it can increase your anxiety. A dentist must examine your teeth and take x-rays to determine whether fillings or root canal treatment is appropriate.<\/p>\n

How Can You Avoid the Pain of a Dentist\u2019s Needle?<\/h2>\n
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Look for a gentle dentist for a painless experience<\/p><\/div>\n

You can avoid the pain of a dentist\u2019s needle by looking for a gentle dentist who caters to anxious or fearful patients. They enjoy seeing nervous patients and putting them at ease. The dentist can increase your comfort with methods like these:<\/p>\n