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Is it possible to wear earphones (for an mp3 player or iPod) at the dentist while getting a filling?

I have a psycological problem when it comes to drills inside me mouth, meaning it’s not the pain I’m worried about, and i think wearing earphones would distract from my phobia. I don’t think it would inturrupt the procedure, considering the earphones aren’t near the mouth, but I want to make sure, because the last thing I want is an angry dentist.

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dscreation offline Verified User (2 months) Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 2 months ago (3 minutes after post)

Thats, wrong.. Why even think about this its common knowledge..

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An Undisclosed Location | 2 months ago (36 minutes after post)

im sure you could just ask them if it would be okay.

im sure they will give you laughing gas too, which should help.

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An Unknown Location | 2 months ago (3 hours, 9 minutes after post)

OK - It’s your lucky day - I am terrified of dentists. My dentist, when I explained about the noise, was amazing. Not only should you wear the loudest headphones you can get your hands on but for some reason a pair of sunglasses help too. No kidding. He made sure that I didnt see the drill before he started work and then made me put on the headphones and sunglasses. The difference is incredible - something about that noise being taken away is magical. - Mas

p.s. - Later I actually spent - not too much - money on being hypnotised to get rid of this fear - it worked a charm. But I still use the headphones and sunglasses - good luck

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