# Chiari and dental treatment **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [October 24, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352 "2017-10-24T21:48:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Andrea3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/andrea3/32/5782_2.png) [@Andrea3](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Andrea3)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2017, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/1 "2017-10-24T21:48:39Z")
Im embarrassed to admit this but I haven’t been to the dentist since I had my decompression surgery two years ago but I have to go now because of a horrible tooth ache! Im terrified of going to the dentist anyway and the pain of sitting in a chair with beck extended for that period of time makes me winched just thinking about it! Anyone got any advice to make this dreadful trip a little more barrable??? ---
**Author:** ![gabby\_jazzypants](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/gabby_jazzypants/32/2947_2.png) [@gabby\_jazzypants](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/gabby_jazzypants)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/2 "2017-10-25T18:56:38Z")
graded motor imagery, motor control exercises, and tactility exercises helped with my neck pain after surgery. Clean teeth and no cavities! ---
**Author:** ![Tats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@Tats](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Tats)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/3 "2017-10-30T16:06:36Z")
I had to go to the dentist 2 weeks postvop because ny crown fell out. I was dreading it aswell because lying down was so painful but it wasnt bad at all. Just make sure you tell them so that they are understanding. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Dizzylife](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/dizzylife/32/3969_2.png) [@Dizzylife](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Dizzylife)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/4 "2017-10-31T17:01:22Z")
Oh God Yes! I blacked out once because they kept me down too long. How did you do? ---
**Author:** ![Dizzylife](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/dizzylife/32/3969_2.png) [@Dizzylife](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Dizzylife)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/5 "2017-10-31T17:02:28Z")
Oh yeah, I use a small down pillow when I go now. It really helps! ---
**Author:** ![Andrea3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/andrea3/32/5782_2.png) [@Andrea3](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Andrea3)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/6 "2017-11-19T18:21:55Z")
Well I chickened out and rescheduled my appointment! My husband has threatened to drag me kickin and screaming next time. ---
**Author:** ![Goldylocks1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a183cd/32.png) [@Goldylocks1](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Goldylocks1)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/chiari-and-dental-treatment/10352/7 "2019-03-30T22:39:25Z")
B4 surgury I always got teeth cleaned 2 x a yr. Now it’s been about yr and ahalh. Terrified. B4 surgury I had crown done. HORRIFIC. Then found that a travel pillow helped for last cleaning. But still scared to go back.