For many people, the condition of their teeth plays a big role in their mental well-being. Unfortunately, the thought of having to undergo dental surgery to remove decaying or infected teeth can be enough to cause a person to put off the much-needed treatment. Here, you'll find a few ideas that can help lessen the mental and emotional burden and give you the peace and confidence to take the next step to dental health.

Sedation Dentistry

One of the greatest causes of anxiety when going in for multiple extractions is the idea of laying in that chair watching what's going on and feeling the pressure of each tooth being extracted.

Fortunately, you don't have to go through all of that – instead, sedation dentistry makes it possible for you to slide into the chair, take a little nap and wake up when the work is complete.

Even if you only have one or two teeth to have extracted, sedation dentistry will keep you comfortable and eliminate most of the fear and anxiety you could feel prior to, and during the treatment.

Temporary Dentures

Temporary dentures are also referred to as, "immediate dentures" and can be put in place the second the dental surgeon removes your bad teeth. Rather than having to go the next several weeks, even months until your mouth has healed well enough to begin the process of building your permanent dentures.

Temporary dentures are typically made using an impression of your existing teeth. This means, if you only have a few teeth left on the top, the temporary plate will only have a mirror image of those teeth. Of course, the denturist will clean the appearance of the teeth up a bit, so you won't still have dark decaying spots or broken pieces.

Work with a Therapist

Even if you have never been to a therapist before, this could be a good time to start. Just having someone to talk to about your fears without judgment can help. The therapist will also provide you with some techniques to help you manage your emotions and mental health as you work through this necessary step in your life. They may also be able to recommend medications that can help prepare you for the surgery and the months that follow.

Start by discussing your fears with a local dentist that practices sedation dentistry. The staff and the dentist will be able to walk you through the process and answer any questions that you may have leading up to the big day.