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Dem2theMax

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7. Weird suggestion that has worked very well for me.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 12:30 AM

Sunday

I've seen a lot of dentists over the years. My current dentist is the only one who has ever told me this. When they start bringing the needle towards you,
start wiggling your toes.

You have to concentrate to wiggle your toes. Takes your mind off of the needle. It actually works. I was at the dentist three days ago, being fitted for temporary crowns for my upper two front teeth.
Wiggled toes, temporary crowns are on my teeth!

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Sorry to say that my 2 adult daughters (with school-age kids) both suffering from [View all] elleng Aug 30 OP

That's sad elleng. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 30 #1

Healing vibes on the way to them, Ellen SheltieLover Aug 30 #2

Wishing the best for you all. Diamond_Dog Aug 30 #3

I can tell you hurt for them, elleng summer_in_TX Sunday #4

I can relate to the fear. hamsterjill Sunday #5

I'm sorry they're both going through something like this. calimary Sunday #6

Weird suggestion that has worked very well for me. Dem2theMax Sunday #7

talk to the dentist about those fears Skittles Sunday #8

I had a dentist, who prior to injecting, said "just a pinch, just a pinch". It was true, actually a pinch progree Sunday #9

You can tell them to wait between injections, Hornedfrog2000 Sunday #10

THANKS all! elleng Sunday #11

Is there a dental school near where they live? no_hypocrisy Sunday #12

Have heard that, about dental schools. They live in different places, one near Philly, and one near me in elleng Sunday #14

Sorry to hear this, elleng! PJMcK Sunday #13

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