If you are due to go in and have a tooth extracted, but you have a fairly serious dental phobia, then it is important for you to know how to get past that phobia before you go in for your appointment. Going in with a full blown phobia to have a tooth pulled is going to be extremely difficult and stressful. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make it easier on you. Here are some of the things you want to try:

See a therapist ahead of time – Depending on how serious your fears are, you may feel it is necessary to get some therapy ahead of time. Going to see a therapist can be helpful. The therapist will help you to first determine what is causing those fears for you and why they are so strong. Once you have a clear picture of where your fears are coming from, they can work with you on healthy exercises you can do that can help you to move past your phobias before you have to go in to have the tooth removed. Some people may find that therapy really helps them, while others may also need to take some other steps to feel better about their up and coming appointment.

Find someone you feel secure with to come with you – If there is a person in your life who tends to make you feel like a more secure and strong person when you are with them, then you should see about them coming to your appointment with you. Let the dentist know that they will be coming in with you and they will make sure that they put you in a larger room with extra seating for your family member or friend to sit in while the procedure is being done.

Use a good distraction method – If there is something in your life that really distracts you and you can really get into, then think about whether or not that is something that can help you during the procedure. For example, if music really relaxes you, then you may want to bring in your music and headphones to listen to during the tooth extraction. Or, if you really enjoy listening to books, you can purchase a book and listen to it being read with your phone or tablet and a pair of earbuds.

Consider sedation dentistry – You can also talk to your dentist about sedating you for the entire procedure. When you are sedated, you won't have any idea what is going on until the procedure is all done. You will slowly come to and have no recollection of what happened.

Contact a dental service for more help.