I am rather embarrassed that at the age of 41 I have to "complain" that I am afraid. It is not exactly fear; I get a phobia when I have to lie down with my mouth open. It is so severe that I develop an arrhythmia, and I am now trying to find a dentist who will give me some kind of "sedative" and replace the medication in my tooth with a filling.
It is really so bad that I feel I cannot breathe when I sit in the dental chair.
Thank you.

Dear Sir/Madam!

Fear of procedures in the mouth is very common and, to some extent, understandable, as the mouth is an area associated with many emotional reactions. A procedure in such an intimate area will always be at least partly an intrusive experience for a person, regardless of whether pain is present. Extreme fear is a serious problem and, if there truly is no other way, we can use sedatives or anxiolytics (medications that reduce the feeling of fear). We can provide painless treatment, a friendly approach and, as a last resort, medication that would make it easier for you to undergo the procedure.

Have a nice day!