Hi Doc Todd,
I wish all medical professionals were as concerned as your are. I have a dentist (in Placentia) and I explained RSD to him. He has done 5 crowns on me. The worst pain for me was from the shots. It lasted for days and my face was even bruised once. I do the shorter visits and he and the hygenist are gentle with me. Once, I had to stop a cleaning early because the pain was flaring too much. I didn't want to quit before it was finished but knew I had to. Now, they are more gentle with me. Please understand that we are not necessarily afraid of dentists as are alot of dental patients but know our bodies and limits (try to, anyways). It didn't used to bother me to go to the dentist, now I dread it. I need some perodiontal work but keep putting it off.
Linmarie