Why do some people need more freezing when having dental work done? My dentist always has to give me the maximum short and long term freezing and then continually reinforce that. I don't mind going to the dentist at all--but is anyone else like this?
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Perhaps there are several factors at work. First, everyone has a 'subjective' pain threshold, regardless of reason. That said, perhaps your gums and teeth are ultra sensitive, especially if you have gum retraction and/or gum disease. Personally, I have a hard time at the dentist office, not the least of which are for the above reasons. The other is that I was literally traumatized when 6 years old during my first dental visit. 'They' -- the dentists -- say this accounts for a lot of perceived pain from post-traumatic stress, the pain is not only emotionally real but presents physically as well (thanks to the brain!). When I go, I HAVE TO HAVE not only the shots and then some, but also insist on nitrous as well. I figure 'this can't hurt,' especially since they demand people to stay on oxygen until clear! Okay by me, that's for sure!
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Perhaps there are several factors at work. First, everyone has a 'subjective' pain threshold, regardless of reason. That said, perhaps your gums and teeth are ultra sensitive, especially if you have gum retraction and/or gum disease. Personally, I have a hard time at the dentist office, not the least of which are for the above reasons. The other is that I was literally traumatized when 6 years old during my first dental visit. 'They' -- the dentists -- say this accounts for a lot of perceived pain from post-traumatic stress, the pain is not only emotionally real but presents physically as well (thanks to the brain!). When I go, I HAVE TO HAVE not only the shots and then some, but also insist on nitrous as well. I figure 'this can't hurt,' especially since they demand people to stay on oxygen until clear! Okay by me, that's for sure!
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