How long will I sleep after sedation at the dentist?
I hate going to the dentist. I haven’t had any one particular bad experience, but I get anxious just thinking about going. My fear of getting cavities is what has kept me going in for my cleanings every six months. Unfortunately, when I went in this week for my cleaning, they found a cavity I […]
Dentist or Oral Surgeon?
I’m going to honest and just admit I avoid the dentist. I had a filling fall out. I avoided the dentist. Then I needed a root canal treatment. I did get that, but it was rather traumatic. So, I didn’t go back for the crown. Now my tooth was hurting so badly that I had […]
General Anesthesia for Cavities?
I’m so worried right now. My two-year-old has two really large cavities. My dentist said it’s because I breastfeed her at night. I was curious about that because my pediatrician told me it was the best thing for her, even her teeth. But, now the dentist tells me she needs two possible crowns. He doesn’t […]
Why Can’t My Dentist Get Me Numb?
I need serious help. At this moment, I’m living off of extremely strong painkillers. My dentist had to send me home with them because he doesn’t know what to do. He tried on five different appointments to get me numb. But, after at least seven shots and some kind of paste on my gums he […]
Can I Still Get Dental Sedation If I Take Anxiety Meds?
I’m on two medications. One for depression and one for anxiety. I want to get sedation when I have my dental procedure done but I’m worried they won’t let me. Can you tell me what sedation medications they use so I can make sure it’s fine with my medication? I’m afraid if I tell them […]
Can I Have Dental Sedation If I’m on Medication for PTSD?
I’ve served in the military for 12 years. I loved my service and the military dentists did the best job they could, but they’re designed to do patch jobs and get us back into service as quickly as possible. A lot needs to be fixed with my mouth, functionally and cosmetically. Unfortunately, I’m being treated […]
Can You Die From Dental Sedation?
I keep reading these stories about patients who’ve died during sedation. It’s starting to freak me out. I’m scheduled to get my wisdom teeth extracted and planned on using sedation to make this go easier. I’m an anxious patient even when I just go in for cleanings. Now, I’m a wreck and not sure what […]
I Got Sick at My Sedation Dentist
I am kind of embarrassed. I think I ruined my dental appointment. I’ve been avoiding the dentist, so he called me to ask what the problem was. I told him I’ve been having some anxiety issues. He suggested sedation dentistry. I agreed and felt pretty comfortable. My appointment was scheduled for two. He told me […]
Will Sedation Let Me Get ALL My Dental Work Done?
I hate dentists. Hate them. I’ve not gone in a while and as a result I need a lot of work. Here’s the breakdown: 1 tooth pulled, 3 Dental Crowns. 1 Root Canal Is it possible to get this all done at once? Drew – Minnesota Drew, It sounds like you’ve had some really bad […]
I Need to Find a Dentist Who Is Nice to Anxious Patients
I used to have a great dentist. He was so patient and kind. He knew I am a little anxious about dental work and would slow down when I needed him to and always explained what he was doing. Well,…he retired. The young fella’ that took over his practice isn’t nearly as patient. In fact, […]