Dental Fear/dentist needed!!

Sheryl · 27-12-2008, 15:54

Hi All,

I have an absolute fear of dentists I had an extremly bad experience when I was younger & I hate going to them so I havent been to one in over 4 yrs. However I am in need of dental treatment so went to a dentist before christmas, he gave me a temporary filling & said I need to come back for a root canal treatment. The first injection he gave me didnt work & I could feel pain the whole time until eventually he gave me another injection which I could still feel pain but not as bad. It didnt inspire confience in me to let him do a root canal for me.

My problem is that this dentist who was recommeded was not very nice, he gave me a hugh lecture on my teeth said they are worn from grinding which I wasnt aware I did, that there was acid erosion & wanted to know how many fizzy drinks I consumed when I told him I rarely drink fizzy drinks he seemed to think I was lying. He charged me a fortune & wants me to go to a hygienst to get my teeth cleaned for €95 before he sees me again. I cant afford all of this but if its necessary I will have to find it.

I would like a dentist who will not lecture me on things that I can not change & instead work with me to rectify or help minimise the problems. I felt totally depressed after leaving him & didnt even have any wine or fruit over christmas for fear of acid erosion and it has been playing on my mind since. Can anyone reccommed a good dentist in Dublin city/ north county dublin?

Lady Tim · 02-01-2009, 11:05

Hi Sheryl,

That sounds really awful! When you take responsibility for your health the last thing you should get is a lecture or be made to feel depressed.

I can happily recommend the Portobello Dental Clinic

http://www.portobellodental.com/homepage.htm

I went to see Nick in there and I explained to him that I can be nervous when in the dentist chair and can be a big baby when it comes to oral surgery. He was really re-assuring and comforting. Anything he did he told me exactly what he was doing beforehand and what the reasons were. I have to go back in the new year to get more work done and I will be confident that i will be comfortable.

I also dont know too much about how to claim things back on tax etc. but the receptionist was very helpful with this too.

Best of luck in the future!

lordlame · 03-01-2009, 01:06

Dr Liam O Droma of Howth, absolute best dental experience ever.

I hated going to the Dentist until I met this guy. There is nothing more humiliating than being in complete pain whilst being lectured about acid erosion etc.

Since September 08, ive had 3 fillings and a crown done. A previous dentist wanted to remove the 3 ffs.

My gf has also had a crown and three veneers done with no problems at all.

Sorry for the striking compasion but Liam rocks

happyoutscan · 03-01-2009, 01:24

A great dentist in Galway is Dr.Asda Reddin. Her office is next to the bridge a few doors up from the Living Room bar. I would also greatly advise seeing the hygienist. I did last year, 4 times to right my wrongs but have looked after them since and my teeth have improved greatly (and I'm in my 30's). It is expensive but you can claim off your tax or insurance I think. Well worth it.

yvonneb04 · 09-01-2009, 13:34

Hi Sheryl, I think I understand where you are coming from. I have never looked after my teeth properly over the years (mainly due to lack of habit as my mum has false teeth and never told us anything about dental health growing up but also due to financial reasons) and my last trip to a dentist was about 4 years ago. I needed to get a good few fillings done then and the dentist started the first few and then i never went back for the rest.

I have been getting pain twinges for a couple of months and thought i really need to do something about it. So I made it my New Years resolution to get them sorted. Also i am getting married next year and want to have healthy teeth and a bright smile for that. Based on assumption that i would need a lot of work done and some of the prices down here, I decided to look at dentists up north and went to a dentist in Newry yesterday.

The dentist I visited was excellent. I have a horrible amount of work to get done (including removal of wisdom teeth and root canal treatment) and am really ridiculously nervous about it all (I had to sit down when she mentioned what i needed to have done and was shaking throughout my exam) So I think I am prob a prime worst case patient haha! The dentist i visited was brilliant, completely put me at ease, talked to me about all my options etc. I started some of my treatment yesterday and felt no pain whatsoever. They also offer 'conscious sedation' for nervous patients or any nasty treatments and I'm planning to have this for my wisdom teeth op.

I'd be happy to send you the details of the dentist I am going to if you want to PM me. I did a lot of net research in advance and they have had some great feedback.

They are also really reasonable (two fillings yesterday cost me 60 sterling which is about 68 euro and less than half the price I was quoted in Dublin)
I'm not trying to open the battle of shopping up north versus the republic etc but I'm planning a wedding next year and have to be practical when it comes to finances.

Good luck with it all anyways..

Sheryl · 11-01-2009, 19:37

Hi All,

Thank you all for your recommendations. It's nice to know that there are people in the same boat as myself. My new years resolution is not to be such a baby when it comes to the dentist!!

Sheryl

Lizzykins · 13-01-2009, 18:25

I'm in the same boat. 15 years without a dentist's visit! mainly due to the fact that I wasn't at work/couldn't afford it with 4 kids. I had root canal treatment today and it was a doddle. It will cost but hey if it was one of the kids I wouldn't hesitate to pay. My new year resolution too-start looking after my own teeth/health.

Sheryl · 15-01-2009, 21:33

Went to the dentist in newry yesterday got a cancellation. They did all sorts of xrays & tested my gums & teeth it turns out that i dont need a root canal & I only need an old filling replaced along with just one new filling. They said my teeth are in good condition and just had normal wear & tear. I was delighted with it as I was dreading going. Im booked in for 2 weeks time to get all the fillings done in the one day

yvonneb04 · 15-01-2009, 22:57

thats great. They are really decent up there, not just trying to get a load of cash out of you (not that all other dentists are or anything!) I had a friend who is a dentist in Dublin have a look at some cosmetic issues i have going on. I have a protruding canine tooth that I'm quite conscious of though its not that noticeable thank god. She suggested gettign 4-5 veneers across the front top teeth. I asked the dentist in Newry. She said A: you dont need to do anything to the other front teeth as they are perfect. And B: re protruding tooth, putting a veneer on it is effectively putting a front on it which will increas the prtruding ever slightly as opposed to decreasing it. She said this would not improve the actual issues with the tooth whatsoever. She also convinced me that its hardly noticeable and that I'd be ruining a perfectly healthy tooth so im not going to bother doing anything with it. So another example of not screwing people for money for the sake of it which is great to see. Good luck all with your lovely dental visits!

johndevid123 · 28-01-2009, 08:04

You need to see your dentist to have this evaluated, it may need extracting but it does sound like it's infected and you may possibly need antibiotics. Try using some really warm salt water rinses, swishing vigorously in this area; this is to reduce the bacteria and help soothe the inflammation in the tissue. You can also take an Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours to help reduce the inflammation and discomfort in this area. See your dentist soon to have this checked.

Redpunto · 28-01-2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordlame

Dr Liam O Droma of Howth, absolute best dental experience ever.

I hated going to the Dentist until I met this guy. There is nothing more humiliating than being in complete pain whilst being lectured about acid erosion etc.

Since September 08, ive had 3 fillings and a crown done. A previous dentist wanted to remove the 3 ffs.

My gf has also had a crown and three veneers done with no problems at all.

Sorry for the striking compasion but Liam rocks

OMG - i cant stand this guy - had a morning appointment with him and he rang and cancelled, fair enough - rescheduled, was left sitting there for an hour, when the receptionist tried ringing his mobile he had it turned off. I was soo pissed and even the nurse was embarrassed by his behaviour. He left me sitting once with a load of things (!!) sticking outta my gob for 20 mins without explaining a thing and he goes around speaking Irish so I have no idea what he is saying. Not that I have a problem with the Irish language - just when youre lying there in pain, not comfortable and nervous - didnt like it one bit. Im glad youve had a good experience with him and I have doubt that his dental work is good but I cannot stand this guy.

shadowgirl · 28-01-2009, 20:33

hi all,

does anyone know of a dentist who puts you to sleep to do your teeth?
i am terrified of the dentist!!!!!!

i got myself as far as the dentist last year and he said i needed root canal and one filling....i shook the whole time.

and the dentist was a right ar%e, just had no concideration of how terrified i was

and he was so rough that he cut under my tounge with a small plastic thing he kept pushing into my mouth to take an xray with.

needless to say, i never went back.

filling has now turned into an extraction and that word freaks me out.

i'd be happy for someone to give me knock out drops and do whatever he needs to do...and deal with the pain/discomfort after.
but i cant find anyone who does this...help!

shadowgirl

a1m1m1o1 · 28-01-2009, 20:40

Dr Ivan Power just beside rathmines garda station . Hes brill my friend had same prob but now goes no prob

shadowgirl · 28-01-2009, 20:43

does he put his patients to sleep before doing work on the teeth?

johndevid123 · 29-01-2009, 08:05

Yes it very well could be what you said but if you have not been to the dentist in a while then it is a good idea to get a check up when you are well again.
Make sure you drink plenty of water, til your wee is clear, then you know you are hydrated enough in the day.
Take regular analgesia such as paracetamol or tylenol, as long as you arent allergic to them.
Take care

27-12-2008, 15:54	#1
Sheryl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12 Adverts \| Friends	Dental Fear/dentist needed!! Hi All, I have an absolute fear of dentists I had an extremly bad experience when I was younger & I hate going to them so I havent been to one in over 4 yrs. However I am in need of dental treatment so went to a dentist before christmas, he gave me a temporary filling & said I need to come back for a root canal treatment. The first injection he gave me didnt work & I could feel pain the whole time until eventually he gave me another injection which I could still feel pain but not as bad. It didnt inspire confience in me to let him do a root canal for me. My problem is that this dentist who was recommeded was not very nice, he gave me a hugh lecture on my teeth said they are worn from grinding which I wasnt aware I did, that there was acid erosion & wanted to know how many fizzy drinks I consumed when I told him I rarely drink fizzy drinks he seemed to think I was lying. He charged me a fortune & wants me to go to a hygienst to get my teeth cleaned for €95 before he sees me again. I cant afford all of this but if its necessary I will have to find it. I would like a dentist who will not lecture me on things that I can not change & instead work with me to rectify or help minimise the problems. I felt totally depressed after leaving him & didnt even have any wine or fruit over christmas for fear of acid erosion and it has been playing on my mind since. Can anyone reccommed a good dentist in Dublin city/ north county dublin?

03-01-2009, 01:24	#4
happyoutscan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 788 Adverts \| Friends	A great dentist in Galway is Dr.Asda Reddin. Her office is next to the bridge a few doors up from the Living Room bar. I would also greatly advise seeing the hygienist. I did last year, 4 times to right my wrongs but have looked after them since and my teeth have improved greatly (and I'm in my 30's). It is expensive but you can claim off your tax or insurance I think. Well worth it. Last edited by happyoutscan; 03-01-2009 at 01:29.

11-01-2009, 19:37	#6
Sheryl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12 Adverts \| Friends	Thanxs Hi All, Thank you all for your recommendations. It's nice to know that there are people in the same boat as myself. My new years resolution is not to be such a baby when it comes to the dentist!! Sheryl

15-01-2009, 21:33	#8
Sheryl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12 Adverts \| Friends	Great news. Went to the dentist in newry yesterday got a cancellation. They did all sorts of xrays & tested my gums & teeth it turns out that i dont need a root canal & I only need an old filling replaced along with just one new filling. They said my teeth are in good condition and just had normal wear & tear. I was delighted with it as I was dreading going. Im booked in for 2 weeks time to get all the fillings done in the one day

28-01-2009, 08:04	#10
johndevid123 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Adverts \| Friends	RE: You need to see your dentist to have this evaluated, it may need extracting but it does sound like it's infected and you may possibly need antibiotics. Try using some really warm salt water rinses, swishing vigorously in this area; this is to reduce the bacteria and help soothe the inflammation in the tissue. You can also take an Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours to help reduce the inflammation and discomfort in this area. See your dentist soon to have this checked.

02-01-2009, 11:05	#2
Lady Tim Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In my apartment in Dublin Posts: 8 Adverts \| Friends	Hi Sheryl, That sounds really awful! When you take responsibility for your health the last thing you should get is a lecture or be made to feel depressed. I can happily recommend the Portobello Dental Clinic http://www.portobellodental.com/homepage.htm I went to see Nick in there and I explained to him that I can be nervous when in the dentist chair and can be a big baby when it comes to oral surgery. He was really re-assuring and comforting. Anything he did he told me exactly what he was doing beforehand and what the reasons were. I have to go back in the new year to get more work done and I will be confident that i will be comfortable. I also dont know too much about how to claim things back on tax etc. but the receptionist was very helpful with this too. Best of luck in the future!

03-01-2009, 01:06	#3
lordlame Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 281 Adverts \| Friends	Dr Liam O Droma of Howth, absolute best dental experience ever. I hated going to the Dentist until I met this guy. There is nothing more humiliating than being in complete pain whilst being lectured about acid erosion etc. Since September 08, ive had 3 fillings and a crown done. A previous dentist wanted to remove the 3 ffs. My gf has also had a crown and three veneers done with no problems at all. Sorry for the striking compasion but Liam rocks

09-01-2009, 13:34	#5
yvonneb04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	Hi Sheryl, I think I understand where you are coming from. I have never looked after my teeth properly over the years (mainly due to lack of habit as my mum has false teeth and never told us anything about dental health growing up but also due to financial reasons) and my last trip to a dentist was about 4 years ago. I needed to get a good few fillings done then and the dentist started the first few and then i never went back for the rest. I have been getting pain twinges for a couple of months and thought i really need to do something about it. So I made it my New Years resolution to get them sorted. Also i am getting married next year and want to have healthy teeth and a bright smile for that. Based on assumption that i would need a lot of work done and some of the prices down here, I decided to look at dentists up north and went to a dentist in Newry yesterday. The dentist I visited was excellent. I have a horrible amount of work to get done (including removal of wisdom teeth and root canal treatment) and am really ridiculously nervous about it all (I had to sit down when she mentioned what i needed to have done and was shaking throughout my exam) So I think I am prob a prime worst case patient haha! The dentist i visited was brilliant, completely put me at ease, talked to me about all my options etc. I started some of my treatment yesterday and felt no pain whatsoever. They also offer 'conscious sedation' for nervous patients or any nasty treatments and I'm planning to have this for my wisdom teeth op. I'd be happy to send you the details of the dentist I am going to if you want to PM me. I did a lot of net research in advance and they have had some great feedback. They are also really reasonable (two fillings yesterday cost me 60 sterling which is about 68 euro and less than half the price I was quoted in Dublin) I'm not trying to open the battle of shopping up north versus the republic etc but I'm planning a wedding next year and have to be practical when it comes to finances. Good luck with it all anyways..

13-01-2009, 18:25	#7
Lizzykins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 633 Adverts \| Friends	I'm in the same boat. 15 years without a dentist's visit! mainly due to the fact that I wasn't at work/couldn't afford it with 4 kids. I had root canal treatment today and it was a doddle. It will cost but hey if it was one of the kids I wouldn't hesitate to pay. My new year resolution too-start looking after my own teeth/health.

15-01-2009, 22:57	#9
yvonneb04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	thats great. They are really decent up there, not just trying to get a load of cash out of you (not that all other dentists are or anything!) I had a friend who is a dentist in Dublin have a look at some cosmetic issues i have going on. I have a protruding canine tooth that I'm quite conscious of though its not that noticeable thank god. She suggested gettign 4-5 veneers across the front top teeth. I asked the dentist in Newry. She said A: you dont need to do anything to the other front teeth as they are perfect. And B: re protruding tooth, putting a veneer on it is effectively putting a front on it which will increas the prtruding ever slightly as opposed to decreasing it. She said this would not improve the actual issues with the tooth whatsoever. She also convinced me that its hardly noticeable and that I'd be ruining a perfectly healthy tooth so im not going to bother doing anything with it. So another example of not screwing people for money for the sake of it which is great to see. Good luck all with your lovely dental visits!

28-01-2009, 20:33	#12
shadowgirl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	extreme fear of the dentist hi all, does anyone know of a dentist who puts you to sleep to do your teeth? i am terrified of the dentist!!!!!! i got myself as far as the dentist last year and he said i needed root canal and one filling....i shook the whole time. and the dentist was a right ar%e, just had no concideration of how terrified i was and he was so rough that he cut under my tounge with a small plastic thing he kept pushing into my mouth to take an xray with. needless to say, i never went back. filling has now turned into an extraction and that word freaks me out. i'd be happy for someone to give me knock out drops and do whatever he needs to do...and deal with the pain/discomfort after. but i cant find anyone who does this...help! shadowgirl

28-01-2009, 20:40	#13
a1m1m1o1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ireland Posts: 18 Adverts \| Friends	Dr Ivan Power just beside rathmines garda station . Hes brill my friend had same prob but now goes no prob

28-01-2009, 20:43	#14
shadowgirl Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15 Adverts \| Friends	does he put his patients to sleep before doing work on the teeth?

29-01-2009, 08:05	#15
johndevid123 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6 Adverts \| Friends	Yes it very well could be what you said but if you have not been to the dentist in a while then it is a good idea to get a check up when you are well again. Make sure you drink plenty of water, til your wee is clear, then you know you are hydrated enough in the day. Take regular analgesia such as paracetamol or tylenol, as long as you arent allergic to them. Take care

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