I have a tooth that I think is rotten and I want to see a sedation dentist. I haven’t been to the dentist much in life because my dad’s job doesn’t always give good dental insurance to employees. For the past 2 years they didn’t offer it. My tooth hurts on and off and since January it has been hurting more consistently. I told my dad about the toothache and he keeps saying that he needs to get me to a dentist but he isn’t doing it. One of my classmates went to a sedation dentist to get her wisdom teeth out and I am thinking that’s what I need to get this tooth pulled. I don’t know if I can even mention a sedation dentist to my dad but I am thinking that maybe if I say the right thing to him that I can get some action. I am afraid that my tooth is rotten and is going to mess up my other teeth. What should I say to help my dad know this is serious and I might need a sedation dentist? Thanks Emilee

Emilee,

We’re sorry that you’re having increasing pain in your tooth that isn’t being addressed. Please save a link to this page or print the page for your parents to read.

If your tooth is hurting and appears to be rotting, it’s important to get it treated right away. Preventive dental care will protect your oral health and prevent a tooth infection from spreading to other teeth, your gums and jawbone, and possibly into your bloodstream.

A dentist will need to examine your tooth first. If the tooth is treated quickly, it might not need to be extracted. A root canal treatment can be used to remove the infection and save your tooth.

If your parents are concerned about the cost, there might be state-provided dental care for families with limited income. Some dentists will offer discounted care or provide your parents with a payment plan.

If you suffer with dental anxiety you might need a sedation dentist, but if you’re not nervous about dental appointments, sedation might not be necessary. A dentist will examine your tooth and let you know if local anesthetic is enough to treat it or if sedation is really needed.

If you still can’t help from your parents for seeing a dentist right away, please talk with your school guidance counselor.

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