Dental Anxiety? Here’s what helped me recently…

Dental Anxiety - it’s incredibly common, but what if you also have POTS? Here are some things that helped me recently when I had to suddenly get several dental procedures… *Communicate about your anxiety with the dentist - let them know your triggers! *let them know you benefit from a patient, compassionate, calm presence in the room *Let them know you have POTS and want a job epinephrine based numbing solution *Use the gas! It helps considerably *Ask for a blanket to keep you warm and give you something to hold on your hands *Listen to music *Taking breaks when needed to recollect yourself *Asking to avoid bite blocks and taking great care with bitewings