Comfort at the Dentist's

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How you can be comfortable at the Dentist’s:So you’re on your way to the dentist’s. That’s nice. . . or is it? Something seems to be bothering you. Will you be comfortable?Dentists have lots of ways to prevent xxx - - - we won’t mention that word. It starts with "p" and ends with "n". But it’s the fear and apprehension that really gets to us. Dentists can turn off the pain, but what of the anxiety?Here are some methods we’ve developed that will help keep you more comfortable during dental visits, actually calmer – and without drugs.First, people are used to going to doctor visits on an empty stomach. That doesn’t apply to dental visits. Low blood sugar can make you more irritable, more sensitive to sensations associate with treatment. In fact, years ago nutritionist Carlton Fredericks told dentists never to give a local anesthetic injection to hypoglycemics on an empty stomach. It’s a stress one can do without. I’m certain that there are many people with low blood sugar walking around who don’t know they have it!Some DDSs serve patients a protein drink on their arrival for treatment. We did. When they do this, it’s a clear indication that they have health-centered practices. It’s a sound kindness. It sustains and raises one’s resistive capacity during treatment.. We’re totally against offering patients tea or coffee. The caffeine in them initially raises the blood sugar level, but in short order the level drops – and this results in low energy, fatigue, and irritability.Certainly, you can have some nuts on the way to your visit. One woman even brought a slice of cheese to eat before her visit.1. So #1 is to have some protein before you see your dentist. You’ll not only be calmer, you will be better able to cooperate with him or her. DDSs deal with fine details and need your help.In one particular case, I knew I had made my point when a patient asked, "What did you have for breakfast, Jerry?"Our brain is sensitive, and it reacts when we don’t put the right fuel into us. Stay with a nutritionally oriented practice, and you’ll do better.

 

Jerry Mittelman, DDS, FAPM (Retired)

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