I want to get knocked out for dental work
I need a significant amount of dental work done. I was hoping that I could get knocked out to have it done. Is that possible? Like anesthesia? Bennie B. – Oregon Bennie, While it is possible to get anesthesia, you have a much more affordable option. I suggest you look for a sedation dentist who […]
Can I get all my teeth pulled?
I absolutely hate going to the dentist. Like HATE it. Every time I go in, he causes me more pain than I was in when I got there. Do you think the dentist will just take out all my teeth and give me dentures? I think it will solve a lot of problems. Elizabeth M. […]
Can a hospital do my extractions?
If I need full dentures, can a hospital do my extractions? I can’t deal with dentists very well. Justine M. -Oklahoma City, OK Justine, While it is possible to go to the hospital to have your extractions done, it will be extremely expensive. There are ways to have your teeth removed without pain. It is […]
How much dental work in one sitting?
I haven’t been to the dentist in ages. I finally went in last week and found out that I needed quite a bit of work done. That is not a huge surprise, but it is disappointing. I don’t want to live at the dentist’s office. I wondered how much dental work can be done in […]
The BEST way to go to the dentist
Here is a letter a colleague of mine received. I can’t think of a better endorsement for sedation dentistry anywhere. For years I have avoided the dentist (sorry about that), but not anymore. I have found the best way to go to the dentist. If you have any other chicken patients maybe you can tell […]
Tooth pain versus dental fear
I’m in a lot of pain, but I have a horrible fear of being in a dental chair. I can’t decide which is worse. How do I find a dentist who doesn’t cause pain? Drew B.- San Antonio Drew, You are not alone in your dental fear. A large number of Americans share your feelings. […]
Problems with novacain
I have had dental problems my whole life, because novacain doesn’t always work for me. This has caused some really painful dental appointments. After a while I just stopped going. I realize now that I’m older that I made a bad decision, because that has made for a ton of dental issues. I need to […]
Recovering addict needing dental treatment
I am recovering from an opiate addiction and I am currently on methadone maintenance. I really need to get into a dentist as soon as possible since my teeth are in very bad shape. I have extensive dental work that is required. The last dentist I visited wouldn’t give me any pain medication once they […]