Is it a wisdom tooth? I don't remember which is more painful the top removed or bottom. I do remember there was a difference.

Good luck.

I am not an anxious person at all, I even had an upper endoscopy done without sedation when I was on call, because I had a pill stuck in my throat. But today at the dentist I was getting a mouthgard made and I had a moment of panic and fast breathing. All I could think of was what if that gloppy stuff dripped down the back of my throat and blocked my airway. Probably not what you want to hear right now, Satine. I think Elmer's experience is common, dentists are so good with local anesthesia these days. My 85 year old Mom had a tooth extracted under local last summer, she did fine.

Sending good thoughts and prayers. I'm sure it will be painless. Just follow dentist's orders (soft foods, no straws, etc.), and you will be fine. Let us hear how it goes. Hugs!

I had a tooth pulled last year. The Novocaine was not pleasant. My Dentist would not give me anything but that. After the Novocaine I did not feel pain. The aftermath was annoying but endurable. I don't even know what twilight sedation is. But I think wish I had that. I hope you have someone to drive you home. Plan to take it easy for a couple days. If you don't have to move, don't. I did it alone too, with a dog to deal with. Good luck! Keep us posted.

I've found headphones and listening to music helps me during extended dental procedures.

I have had several teeth pulled due to not having much dental care as a child. It's a non issue for me. I have old bridge work that needs replacement and a few bad crowns. I am getting a double implant to support the bridge since I no longer want to try to invest in further root canals those teeth. I insisted my dentist send me to a different oral surgeon and implant specialist this time because the last one insisted on sedation dentistry. That is nerve racking for me. Just numb the area, get the job done and let me go on with my day is my take on it.

I had nitrous oxide many years ago to remove a tooth that was abscessed and the dentist couldn't deaden it due to the infection....tried but it didn't work. Gave me the nitrous oxide....I wasn't knocked out...and felt absolutely no pain. I say go for it.

You have my empathy. I too dread having dental work done, but in reality aside from wisdom teeth extractions, I've had little discomfort during and after procedures.

I'm hoping that it goes smoother than you expect.

I get very worked up over dental appointments and am filled with apprehension. That's something that I need to work on.

I used to be afraid at the dentist but I am on a kick fear to the curb kick.

Music helps me as well or listening to a book.

I find the salt water rinsing once I get home helpful to ensure that I don't have any extra problems. That is if your dentist tells you to do that.

Prayers are being said for you and the Dentist.

I had a molar extracted about a year ago. My dentist used the standard shot in the gums and deeper. He's an expert in getting the needle in without much sensation. He massages the area while inserting the needle, and he uses a vibrating needle. I hardly felt it. After the area was numb, the tooth was extracted. No problem. This is safer (and less expensive) than anesthesia, The only time I was gassed was for extracting a pair of wisdom teeth and that was done by an extraction specialist and a nurse assigned to monitor me afterward.

Satine, my dental care was ignored by my parents, too, like watchme. And my experiences with tooth pulling, though frightening to a child, were not painful.

Listen carefully to the directions for after care and don't take the advice of others. You'll be fine, sweetie. (((((Satine)))))

Let us know how it went when you get home.

Thanks for the encouraging words, Try as I might I can't seem to get over the intense fear of dentists. Again, thanks for the encouragement and good thoughts.

jemdandy, your dentist massaged the area because that spreads the anesthetic.

Anyone whose regular dental sessions are painful may need a new dentist.

When I needed a tooth pulled, I found a dentist in the phone book that advertised : "the dentist for people who fear the dentist" or similar. And it was true. I'm terrified of the dentist. He was calm, gentle, and the dental assistant asked if I wanted her to hold my hand. Duh - yeah! Everything went great, just felt some pressure. I squeezed that assistant's hand a little hard tho. ha I went back to him another time which was a long time ago. Hope he's still around the next time I need him.

Oh, and my poor cat Pretty goes Friday to have two of her remaining four teeth pulled. She's had a gum disease since coming to me as a feral. It's been about two years since the last time. :( I feel so bad to make her go through it but the alternative is much worse.

Well shoot, Satine -- looks like I'm going to join you at the dentist. I just chipped a tooth! Luckily, dentists have gotten soooo much better at pain control, even over the past decade. I agree with Elmer -- pain at the dentist is practically a thing of the past.

I had one pulled a few years ago. My first one being awake. I was a nervous wreck. I go to my dentist every six months for a routine cleaning. I'm due this coming January and I have to let him know I lost another filling. Ugh.

Satine -- Hope you're okay, and pampering yourself for a couple days.

I went about 6 months ago to an oral surgeon to get one of the eye teeth pulled, first tooth in the past 30 years.. He froze it and asked if I wanted anything else and I said no. Took him probably about a couple of seconds to pull it. I wonder how much he made in those two seconds? Lol.

Did all go well Sandee?

Hi all. Well I made it through the appt yesterday and am doing ok. Not much pain at all and the swelling is going down nicely. For some reason I have been sleeping alot both yesterday and today. Im not on any pain meds except an occasional tylenol. Im hoping to go out with a friend tomorrow just to see a movie and run an errand or two. Thanks for all the good thoughts.

Glad the procedure is behind you and you are feeling well.

Glad it went well, Satine! Enjoy your day tomorrow!

Glad you got that taken care of and are feeling well.

You're exhausted because you've been under a lot of self imposed stress. That is very hard on a person......rest up!

I'm so glad it is over, and you are OK. Now enjoy yourself!

Glad you're okay....and yes, nitrous can stick with us for 24 hours or so (at least it can with me).

Follow docs orders, now...

My Mom always said "be careful and not get a cold in there!" meaning where the extraction was. I don't know if there is any truth to that or not. : )

Glad it's over and all went well.