After dragging my feet for almost 2 months, I finally had a root canal that was desperately needed. Dr. Gallatin, in Destin (near the bridge, just past Taco Bell), was excellent. I don't believe he had a patient as afraid as I was. I only wanted nitrous oxide, which he doesn't use. But because he is a specialist, I thought I would try to be brave. He gave me a prescription for valium, which I had never had, and I took my ipod with me (thanks Paula for this advice.)
I told him about my past experience, which was being left by myself, while having an allergic reaction to I think the rubber dam. He promised he wouldn't leave and explained everything he was doing. Between the valium, his explaining, the ipod and keeping my eyes closed, I made it through in about a half an hour.
If I can do this, anyone can. He made it almost painless.
Gallatin Endodontics
385 E Hwy 98 Suite 210
850-650-5067
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Camp Creek KidCamp Creek KidChristini ZambiniSeacrest Beach1,277 postsJoined View profileMessageChristini Zambini
Camp Creek KidChristini ZambiniSeacrest Beach1,277 postsJoined View profileMessageChristini ZambiniYou forgot to mention just who you were listening to on your Ipod😀 . But then again, anyone who knows you can probably guess.
TreeFrogTreeFrogBeach FanaticSeagrove1,793 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
TreeFrogBeach FanaticSeagrove1,793 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticHe did an emergency root canal for me last year. It was less uncomfortable and faster than every crown I've had. I'm impressed with every aspect of his work. Highly recommended.
seacrestkristiseacrestkristiBeach Fanatic3,538 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Thanks. I can remember that name, Dr. Gallatin. Grayt 411 :clap: Hope I never have to use it ;-)
ShallowsNoleShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
ShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticGreat recommendation. I had nitrous oxide with both of the root canals I've had (the second time was under the doctor's protest) but the endodontist I used then has moved away. So, it's reassuring to hear your good experience without nitrous!
supermom262supermom262Beach FanaticGrayton Beach1,843 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthor
supermom262Beach FanaticGrayton Beach1,843 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAuthorGreat recommendation. I had nitrous oxide with both of the root canals I've had (the second time was under the doctor's protest) but the endodontist I used then has moved away. So, it's reassuring to hear your good experience without nitrous!
I haven't had any dental work done without nitrous other than teeth cleaning. I was scared to death, but I really wanted a specialist. They said I could take 1 or 2 valium. I didn't want to just take 1, I thought it might not be enough, but if I took 2, I might not be able to say stop or it hurts or I can't breathe, whatever. So, I took 1 and 1/2. That way I was out of it somewhat, could hear my music and BARELY hear the Dr but felt I could still raise my hand. I only had to raise my hand once - to me it was a very big deal to have made it through without nitrous!
Hopefully I won't have to go back, but if i ever need another Root Canal, I will definitely go back to him!
ladyjladyjBeach Lover111 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
I recently had my first crown done. When the dentist started drilling, I felt it all! I screamed and he got onto me for not raising my hand instead. Hell-O!
Several injections later, the process continued pain-free. I won't mention the dentist cuz I always require more anesthetic than most mere mortals.
:yikes:
Several injections later, the process continued pain-free. I won't mention the dentist cuz I always require more anesthetic than most mere mortals.
:yikes:
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameI recently had my first crown done. When the dentist started drilling, I felt it all! I screamed and he got onto me for not raising my hand instead. Hell-O!
Several injections later, the process continued pain-free. I won't mention the dentist cuz I always require more anesthetic than most mere mortals.
:yikes:
Same thing happened to me when I lived in Mobile. It was a horroring event for me. Took me a long time before I would step foot in a dentists office again!!!!
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gooferBeach Fanatic1,165 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticDr. Gallatin is the best !!! He saved me 2 months ago when an old root canal turned into an absyss. If you need a regular dentist, Dr. Ratcliffe in SRB is awesome !!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow:clap: ...glad it went well. As an aside and because I want you to know how brave/stupid I am, I had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon who only used novocain....4 shots of it in each tooth. :wave:
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname:clap: ...glad it went well. As an aside and because I want you to know how brave/stupid I am, I had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon who only used novocain....4 shots of it in each tooth. :wave:
That's one tough titty....I mean kitty. :wave: 😀
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowThat's one tough titty....I mean kitty. :wave: 😀
Tough titty said the kitty, but the milk's still good. :wave:
:blush: ...sorry supermom
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameTough titty said the kitty, but the milk's still good. :wave:
:blush: ...sorry supermom
:funn: :floor: I haven't heard that since elementary school. :rolling:
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