I need advice about daughthers anxiety!?

My 5 year old has an abcess in her mouth and the dentist said she has to get her tooth pulled on Tuesday and she gets very nervous just going to the dentist her nose starts to bleed and her blood presure is through the roof. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem or and ideas! Thanks
Best answer:
The dentist needs to be aware of this. Perhaps he can suggest something to calm her. Ask him if it would be safe to give her a little benedryl or something that would make her a little sleepy. Or, perhaps he can give her laughing gas, or maybe even something to make her sleep during the procedure. Normally you would want to avoid doing this in a child her age, but it is not safe for her blood pressure to go up so high that her nose starts bleeding. Also, I suggest that you not tell her where you are going. No sense in making her blood pressure sky rocket way before you get there. If you feel that she needs to be warned, then tell her when you are half way there, but help her to understand that the dentist realizes how scared she is and will try to make it better for her. Also, let her take along her favorite stuffed animal and even a little blanket if she has one. Call the office and let them know how severe her fear is and that you are allowing her to bring these in with her. Anything that will help to comfort her and make her feel secure. Good luck with this.