Many people are afraid of the dentist and if you fall into this category then please do not worry you are not alone. This may be due to a past dental experience, which has resulted in a fear related to dentists and dentistry. This can turn into quite a downward spiral as if you don’t go to the dentist because you are afraid and then more and more treatment is required and so when you do go it is often too late to save teeth.
If you do have some dental anxiety then please be assured that there are many techniques and methods available to help you relax so please do not leave it until it is too late.
Bupa website
dental fear central
What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) characterized by attacks of intense, stabbing pain affecting the mouth, cheek, nose, and/or other areas on one side of the face. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not fully understood.
The intense pain can often be confused with toothache and often leads to constant visits to the dentist.
What can be done?
there are several forms of treatment the starting point a medication which can help
and also can also be surgical intervention
Resources these are some very good websites that can help
http://www.tna.org.uk/
http://www.webmd.com/brain/trigeminal-neuralgia-tic-douloureux