Context: I have a lot of dental problems because many of my teeth erupted late and they’re not aligned properly. My canine teeth didn’t erupt at all until I got braces and I had surgery last year to pull them down. I thought things would be going fine until last week when my dentist took an x-ray and told me that chances are high that I’ll need a tooth extraction and surgery to pull down a molar that hasn’t erupted on Saturday. I’m very nervous as I will be awake for it and I don’t know how I’ll be able to go through the surgery without panicking and crying. Any tips on how to not panic and cry during the whole thing?
#1
I always say they went to school for years took on 100k+ of debt to learn how to do this. They are pros
5points
#2
I've had multiple surgeries starting from when I was 3, but they've all been general anaesthetic not local... All I can really say is that I got through with exaggerated humour. I get like that when anxious/worried. Chill out as much as you can before hand, do things that you enjoy and try not to think about it. Maybe consider how much better it will be once it's over...
In any case, good luck!
In any case, good luck!
4points
#3
Talk to your doctor ahead of time about getting some calming medication before the surgery
4points
#4
Distract yourself. You'll have painkillers for it, so if you just look away and think about something else that interests you, you might be able to sort of dissociate from the whole experience
4points
#5
You have to be awake? I can understand why you're nervous. While I've had surgery, I've never been awake, but my brother has for a similar procedure as yours. You won't be able to feel anything. But I'd still be nervous too. Maybe before you go, you should try meditation. Practice before your surgery. Maybe it'll help you zone out during your surgery. I'm not sure if that's helpful, but you'll be OK.
3points
#6
for during the surgery i would reccomend just thinking about stuff thats not related like thinking about how you like me (im sorry i had a chance and i had to take it) but anyway normally not thinking about it should help but for before the surgery then i reccomend making a music playlist with songs that you like so you can listen to it to calm your nerves
2points
#7
Think about it this way, the worst that can happen is what? Maybe some pain? Pain is temporary. That’s why I can handle large amounts of pain. Basically, just ask yourself what the worst that can happen is, and there’s probably not gonna be anything extreme.
2points
#8
Meditation, holy basil. Good luck!
2points
#9
Knock urself out. /j But seriously, just distract yourself with other things. Books, hobbies, music, etc.
2points