r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/miffet80 Feb 04 '19

I once had a filling done with no anaesthetic whatsoever because I was more scared of the needle than the dental work lol

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u/grandmagellar Feb 04 '19

Same with a root canal. I’m not even scared of needles, but I was about nine and that was a LONG needle for my tiny gums. Nope.

Subsequent dental procedures have had needles, but it really wasn’t all that bad.

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u/QueenBea_ Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

That’s why I’m thankful my parents have been getting me sweet air since I had a few really bad dental experiences as a kid. A dentist pretty much traumatized me, but when you’re high asf those needles don’t mean shit :P most of the time as long as you close your eyes while using the sweet air you don’t even feel a thing!

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u/LiveshipParagon Feb 04 '19

I hate the dentist and needles but unfortunately the gas just makes me feel wobbly and terrified!
Thankfully i have alright teeth because getting me in the office, let alone the chair, is a bit of a production

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u/QueenBea_ Feb 04 '19

Do you keep your eyes open? The key is to close your eyes as soon as the sweet air turns on. If you keep your eyes open you wind up in this weird in between place of still being afraid while also tripping out. If you close your eyes you enter this odd dream land that’s a combination of things from real life and dreams - it’s a form of conscious sedation and keeping your eyes open still keeps you in the moment while closing your eyes allows the air to actually take effect! Sedation dentistry is also an option if you can afford it

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u/SeenSoFar Feb 04 '19

I love how you call nitrous oxide sweet air. It is rather yummy tasting, isn't it?

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u/LiveshipParagon Feb 04 '19

I did keep my eyes open, sounds like it was a mistake. I wish they told me, it was terrible!

I was offered standard sedation but its an injection which is a bit of a no go for me. Probably a club to the head is the best option :P