Bad experiences before,chipped tooth now, and an empty pocketbook?

About a week ago, i was eating chips, and my tooth got chipped to where part of it came out. I've been doing the home treatments and its been helping out and its nnot nearly as bad as when it first started. I'm wondering what my otpions are, i know i should see a dentist, but i have a few issues and a couple of bad experiences that made me un-trustworthy of them.

When i was 13 I had to get some fillings done, (I'm 24 now). I remember being in the chair and the dentist gave me the novacane and went to work.at one point, i could feel it wearing off and time after time i asked for more novacane and he didn't care and continued going to work on me.

A second incident happened when the same Dr. had me scheduled for some fillings to be taken care of..but they were already done and he didnt realize it (after i told him) till I was in the chair strapped on.

Also, at the time i had a heart murmer and would i still need to take the medication because of it being affected by dental tools?

Answers:
If I were you I would start by getting some referrals for dentists form trustworthy people who say they think they're good. Call or go in to see the dentist and do a small interview. I know you don't want to pay to interview a dentist.But, you may have to .You do want to get a feel for this person. See if he or she is compassionate and skillful. let them know what your concerns are. See who you feel comfortable with. Them them about your old experience. Your not 13 now. you have a choice about who services you. If money is an issue. Try a dental school. God bless you and I know it will all work out,

Whoa.what's more important to you? Do you like your chipped tooth? If not, best get to a NEW dentist. It's not that bad, really.
Just a little additional info, as you already have two excellent answers.

It is indeed possible to "outgrow" a heart murmur and it would be worth your while to ask about this as part of your next doctor visit. If you still HAVE a heart murmur, you should obviously use the routine recommended by the American Heart Association. If you no longer have the murmur, it will just make your life so much easier if you can skip that routine.
I would reccommend being a student and all to check out your local dental school. It would be good for you because, these people would be more around your age, and you might have an easier time creating a trusting relationship with them seeing as they can't do anything being a dental student without concent from an actual D.D.S. And this method of treatment is very cost effective for you, It can be in upwards of 50% off private office costs, but there's a few set up costs involved your first appt. And remember you don't have to get x-rays if you decline, remember what you can afford, and what the treatment is for.
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