As of today, I have two teeth less. It was my first dental appointment for extractions, and I vividly remember a great deal of hyperventilation, fear, and trembling. What can I say, I have always been afraid of pain and needless to say, I have a low threshold of pain.So while I was sat in the dental chair, I reiterated to my orthodontist my fear of pain. More accurately, I told her that I'd like to feel no pain at all; if possible. She said ok, she'll try her best.
Somehow, she was sincere in her answer, and that was enough to make me assured that she understands my paranoia and would make extra effort to handle my teeth with great caution and care.
But before the extractions began, she gave me a short prep talk as to what she is going to do i.e. extract top tooth first before the bottom because the anesthesia needs longer time to numb the baby molar at the bottom etc. She then showed me my x–ray and indicated which are the teeth she'll extract.
After which, she began the extractions my first putting some gel on my upper and lower gums. It was cooling at first, then the slight numbness set in.
Following which, she told me that she will give me injections (2 on top, 2 at the bottom). At first, I couldn't really hear what she was saying as I was blasting loud music in my ears for some sort of delusional comfort. But when I glanced her holding the injection which had a long needle protruding out, I closed my eyes and tensed up; anticipating some pain be it a sting or a sharp prick.
No, that did not happen. In fact I honestly felt nothing.
So that happened for the outer gums of the top, then the bottom. She then stopped to inform me that she will be injecting 2 more at the back of the teeth (1 top, 1 bottom), and that it will sting a little but it will be a quick jab.
True enough, it was exactly like what she mentioned but I survived. Hooray.
By then, I was shaking with fear (and because of the cold air–conditioning). My orthodontist allowed some time for the anesthesia to set in first before starting the extractions. At this point, she lightened my mood by engaging in some casual talk in hope to loosen me up.
Then, she told me that she'll start on the extractions. That was when I cringed my face and started moaning (I have no idea why!). My orthodontist knew that I was afraid, so she prepped me by informing me of what I should expect. With that, she applied some pressure on my teeth to emulate the similar tugging action of an extraction. I moaned a bit more, and she stopped, comforted me, and commenced on the extractions.
To cut the long story short, it was done in a jiffy and I didn't feel any pain at all. Though I should probably give credit to the anesthesia for not letting my feel pain, I'd like to thank my orthodontist for being so patient, cordial, and gentle with me. She's by far the best dentist I've ever had!
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