Hello,

I am afraid to go see an oral surgeon. I went to a dentist today and
he told me I had two choices. First, I would have to have a root
canal or extract my tooth. Of course, I decided to have my tooth
extracted instead of a root canal because, I could not afford the
root canal with my insurance. But, I am also scared to have a
dentist use a drill because, I had a dentist about 6 years ago,
accidentially nick the drill to the side of my mouth which, caused a
big cut. The dentist did not want to wait for the medicine to kick
in and as a consequence, I flinched when, he was drilling my touth.
Also, I had another bad experience at a dentist office when, he gave
me laughing gas for a root canal and I had difficulties breathing. I
am very afraid to be put asleep again. I realize I do not have a
choice and I have to have this tooth removed because, I have an
abscess and the tooth is broken. Has anyone had a dentist remove a
molar (Back Tooth ) without anethesia? Do you feel I need to go to
an oral surgeon from your experience ? I would appreciate any advise
you could provide me ? I am very nervous about what to do/

Thanks,

Kim A