Endodontist in Destin

[supermom262]

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

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

You forgot to mention just who you were listening to on your Ipod . But then again, anyone who knows you can probably guess.

 

[TreeFrog]

He 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.

 

[seacrestkristi]

Thanks. I can remember that name, Dr. Gallatin. Grayt 411 Hope I never have to use it ;-)

 

[ShallowsNole]

Great 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!

 

[supermom262]

Great 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!

 

[ladyj]

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.

 

[kathydwells]

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.

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!!!!

 

[goofer]

Dr. 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 !!!

 

[Miss Kitty]

...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.