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Too heavy for the dentist chair?

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Thedarksideofthemoon30 · 09/12/2020 08:04

Iv been referred to have my wisdom tooth out.

I get so anxious sitting on the dentist chair anyway, it always wobbles when I get on/off.

I think I’m a stone over the weight limit.

Iv been referred to a really good dentist but I’m so nervous they will say I’m too heavy.

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PurpleDaisies · 09/12/2020 08:06

I’d call them now and check. You don’t want to have that conversation in the waiting room.

I’m sure there will be somewhere that can accommodate you. Flowers

FrancesFlute · 09/12/2020 08:34

Yes, call them this morning and explain/enquire if there's a weight limit. Tell them you are anxious too. Hopefully they will be able to put you at ease and if not, ask to be signposted elsewhere.

fussygalore118 · 09/12/2020 09:10

There are many dental practices that have chairs for heavier people. Ring, be honest and they can refer you. Better that than breaking one x

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horseymum · 09/12/2020 09:12

You might also ask to be referred to the Public Dental Service, they have bariatric chairs. The dentists there can also take longer with appointments if you are anxious.

postitnot · 10/12/2020 20:48

How heavy are you? Usually chairs have a max weight of 21 stone but quite a few go up higher than that. Ring and ask them if you're worried.

Harmarsuperstar · 10/12/2020 20:50

I'd ring and ask. I'm sure they will have been asked before. Hope it works out for you

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