Sedation for having your teeth out? (Dentist Phobia)

[blue_monkey]

** I've edited the title as I've found out I can be sedated for tooth extraction and I do not need the GA as I thought I might, I am opting to be sedated by injection now **

Having read the other thread it is not just about finding the right dentist for me and it will all be OK, sorry but it will not!! I need to set my mind at rest before I even go to the dentist so I thought I would ask here.


Someone told me they had their teeth out under GA, can a dentist surgery do this or did they mean at hospital? It was a fleeting conversation but I have been thinking about it ever since. Why don't they use gas anymore to knock you out? What does sedation do?

I had a tooth out 10 years ago and it took 55 minutes - this was with the dentist sweating over me and with her knee on the chair. I've 2 to come out (same tooth but at the top on each side) and I cannot face the injections and having that much pulling again. Not even the nicest dentist is going to make an extraction any better!! The other option is capping the tooth but I've no room for my wisdom teeth to come through and last time it was recommended that taking the damaged tooth out the wisdom tooth would be able to come through and push the other back molar forward and there would be virtually no gap - and this has happened, so it would happen with the teeth above. I think I'd rather have the good teeth than damaged capped teeth - but I know that I've got to have 2 extractions and the thought is killing me. Will they do them on the same day? Or can they refer me to the hospital to have them done?

No, I've not been to the dentist about it yet. My last dentist refused to either cap or extract due to 'lack of funds' so I've put it off, and off, and off.... but I know I am delaying the inevitable. I am not in pain BUT the teeth will just keep on breaking and I keep on saying 'I've no time' but I know they need doing and I need to prepare myself for this mentally. I want to be prepapred with my options and feeling in control of the situation and I know there are osme of you that do not understand dentist phobia but I just want to know my options.

Ideally I'd rather just got to sleep, sedation would not do that would it? Do NHS dentists sedate or just private ones? And I am then assuming that I cannot drive back home so hubby would have to have the day off. Can I pay to be put to sleep to have it done?

Ooh, I feel ill thinking about it. I am not asking to set my mind at rest as it will not but I've got to prepare myself for this and if I know my options I can discuss this with my dentist. Thank you. :o

[kitschkitty]

You can be referred to either a local practice that will do it or the local hospital.

Last year my OH had to have 12 teeth out in one go at the hospital!

[coldstreamalways]

I don't know any dentists who will do GA in practice. Why don't you try going to the dentist and asking?

I have to wonder at having her knee on the chair, if I had a penny for every patient who has said "oh yes, she had her foot on my chest" I would be retiring this year.

I have taken out almost fifty teeth this month, the more difficult ones I sit down for. I'd be interested to hear toothsmith's or TND's techniques! I'd show my bum in woolies window if they involved feet on chairs!

[Toothsmith]

It's normally hospitals or occasionally health centres now.

There are a lot of very strict regulations about the critical care facilities that need to be available.

We have the crazy situaton where some private hospitals that do things like kidney transplants would not be considered suitable for taking out teeth under GA!!

[elisebutt65]

I had to be referred to the local hospital to get mine extracted under GA - just ask your dentist

[Belnahua]

I asked this and was told that they can give you a gas, this is supposed to make you not care about what's going on.

Me, not convinced. I dread the day when I might need a tooth out. Although I have had a GA that was for my wisdom teeth many years ago.

[lolarentt]

I know an excellent practice which would suit you if you are in Hertfordshire. They were recommended by my dentist when I had to have an extraction and I have used them twice now. Absolute bliss - you need an afternoon off as you feel a bit spaced afterwards, and someone to drive you home, but as regards having a tooth out....."well why haven't you done it?" "I have , and 2 or 3 fillings at the same time".... Fantastic!!

[blue_monkey]

I have to wonder at having her knee on the chair, if I had a penny for every patient who has said "oh yes, she had her foot on my chest" I would be retiring this year.

She had her knee on the arm of the chair and her foot on the actual chair to pull my damn tooth out as it would not come out. Thank you. It was a good job you was there to clarify that I was lying about it. Good for you on being such a great dentist!! However, mine clearly was not and I am not prepapred to undergo 2 hours of teeth pulling if the same thing happens. I'd rather be out of it so they can butcher me quicker if that is the truth.

What reason I have for lying about that for heavens sake? To boast?!!!! Once you are in that chair and the work has started it's not like you can say 'actually, you know what, it's been longer than 5 minutes that you said' and get out and leave, you are in there for as long as it takes. I was quite happy to have my tooth out the first time with her - had it been ';quicker and easier' than a root canal do you think I would be posting this??

Once I speak to the dentist it will mean making an appointment to have the work done and I need to prepare myself. If you are great at the dentist then good for you, I am not, I need to prepare myself for it.

Thanks to those that answered my question, I never thought about the critical care side was just thinking it would be better to get the teeth out - but I will enquire to it being done in hospital instead as I know I cannot go onlike that forever and if it takes a long time and is hard to pull I do not know if I can face that.

[blue_monkey]

I know an excellent practice which would suit you if you are in Hertfordshire. They were recommended by my dentist when I had to have an extraction and I have used them twice now. Absolute bliss - you need an afternoon off as you feel a bit spaced afterwards, and someone to drive you home, but as regards having a tooth out....."well why haven't you done it?" "I have , and 2 or 3 fillings at the same time".... Fantastic!!

PLEASE, yes. Thank you so much for understanding. Could you let me know. I'll have to get hubby to get the day off work incase I cannot manage the kids if they knock me out. I look forward to hearing from you. Do you just call them or do you have to be reffered?

[frames1_uk]

I know an excellent practice which would suit you if you are in Hertfordshire. They were recommended by my dentist when I had to have an extraction and I have used them twice now. Absolute bliss - you need an afternoon off as you feel a bit spaced afterwards, and someone to drive you home, but as regards having a tooth out....."well why haven't you done it?" "I have , and 2 or 3 fillings at the same time".... Fantastic!!

sounds like the place I was sent to in Crewe for an extraction, I called it the 'scaredy clinic', cos I felt rather pathetic having to be referred there by my dentist in Cheshire. I just couldn't cope with the thought of tooth extraction in the dentists chair, he didn't hesitate to refer me. I had intravenous sedation and it was amazing, I only wish I could have that for all dental treatment. I live in a different area now.

Does anyone know what the criteria is for being referred for sedation for treatment. I'm talking about NHS here, because it takes away all the fear of dental treatment (for me anyway)

[lolarentt]

PLEASE, yes. Thank you so much for understanding. Could you let me know. I'll have to get hubby to get the day off work incase I cannot manage the kids if they knock me out. I look forward to hearing from you. Do you just call them or do you have to be reffered?

I'll send you details in a PM (if I can remember how to do it!)
First time I went I had root canal work and later capped (AAGH, makes me squirm even thinking about it!) and it was just as if I'd nodded off - we went to a concert that evening! I was just given the name and phone number by my dentist. there was no refferal as such, and since then I've just called direct when necessary. It's not NHS though, you have to pay

[McKneff]

I hate to say this but could it be the fact that it was a lady dentist (please dont shout) i have had many a tooth out, back and front and they have only taken seconds. (only ever by a male dentist) I am astounded by people saying it took ages to get a tooth out. Maybe i have just been lucky.

[hethmar]

Have things changed a lot, I had a tooth out under GA about 10 years back - the dentist had a visiting anaethetist come up once a month from London.

[blue_monkey]

That is fine, I am happy to do so because I know I need the work done and it is the only way I am going to be able to face having it done.

Thank you for not mocking my situation and phobia, it is most appreciated, I do feel daft asking but I am just terrified. I am happy to have a clean and check-up, even a filling, but once it goes further than that I just cannot cope. Hence me leaving it. I broke a tooth in half 4 years ago and the dentist patched it (hubby was out of work at the time and I'd just has DS) but then refused to do further work on in unless I went private. I just left it but I do know it is not the right thing to do.

In all of this I make sure that my children look after their teeth and that they go to the dentist, last time she said their teeth were perfect (she probably says that to everyone, LOL) but because we were not encouraged to do so it is the one big thing I make sure my kids do. I'd hate to ruin their teeth so they have to face the same thing as me when then are older.

[blue_monkey]

I'll send you details in a PM (if I can remember how to do it!)

Click on my name and choose 'send a PM'. Thanks again.

[lolarentt]

Click on my name and choose 'send a PM'. Thanks again.

PM sent, let me know if you need any more support!

[blue_monkey]

Thanks everyone, I have found a surgery locally that does Concious Sedation. I would like to add I have not always been like this and used to have such a good dentist that I could have a filling without the injection. Then I moved and got the dentist I had who completely shattered my confidence. The thing is though, if it takes 5 minutes for them to take the tooth out I'll not remember it to be confident the next day.

Anniehanlon. My new dentist is a woman so I think I am going to pay for the sedation and have both teeth out.

I have googled since someone sent me a link of another dentist and I've found one about 3 miles from me that does it and it even says my dentists can refer me and I can have the work done on the NHS. Either way it sounds perfect to get me through, I'd rather not be knocked out but if it means I get the teeth done then that is for the best.

Oh, just to add, after reading about it I am feeling more confident about getting it done and am even going to call them up next week and find out more info. My own dentist says they deal with 'nervous patients' on the BDA website so they might even do it. I am going to call and ask - something I've been putting off for years, and I think while I'll have a twinge of fear this is really going to help get me in that chair and get the work done. And that is the main thing. So thank you to everyone that offered their support.

[suki1964]

I hate to say this but could it be the fact that it was a lady dentist (please dont shout) i have had many a tooth out, back and front and they have only taken seconds. (only ever by a male dentist) I am astounded by people saying it took ages to get a tooth out. Maybe i have just been lucky.


Speaking very quietly


ALL the teeth I have had removed (front and back) were by a female dentist and nope, no feet on chairs or anything and some I never even realised were out she was that quick :D

[LittleTinker]

For goodness sake. Stop being a big baby and just go get done what needs to be done.

You havent even asked the opinion of a dentist yet and already you are moaning.

[blue_monkey]

I do not need to - or did you not bother to read the thread - I was told 4 years ago it needed to be done and I've left as I could not face it. If you've nothing constructive to add then don't bother!

[blaque*angel]

no, only the dental hospital can give you GA...Well this is what i was advised by my dentist. :)

[lana22]

No one in their right mind would allow themselves to be anaesthetised by a dentist in their local surgery (never mind the fact that it doesn't happen any more).

I had midazolam when I had my wisdom tooth out because I'm a wimp. But I would have run a mile from a GA unless it was by a qualified anaesthetist with proper access to a crash trolley!

[becca2008]

i was referred to a dental hospital to have a tooth removed under conscious sedation last year. i, like you, had left the tooth for years knowing that it needed to be sorted out. it had previously had a filling in it, but the filling fell out and i left it with a great big hole in it for almost 5 years. i don't really get tooth ache, and never had any pain with it, but last year, an abscess formed and even though i didn't have any realy pain (just a bit uncomfortable, really) it wasn't pleasant and i knew i had to get the tooth sorted because i was worried that it would start to rot the teeth next to it!

i was too scared to let my regular dentist do it, although i did pluck up the courage to go back and get it looked at and after explaining how nervous being at the dentists made me, she referred to have it taken out.

i don't remember anything about having the tooth out. i remember them giving me the injection in my hand and a white sheet being put completely over my head and face (this didn't happen, i'm sure - how would they have taken the tooth out if i had a sheet over my face? - but i remember it clearly!) and i remember someone taking the little plastic covers off my shoes afterwards... but that's about it.

my boyfriend drove me home and i certainly gave him a few laughs - i was very confused for the rest of the day. i couldn't focus my mind on anything for hours and it was really upsetting - my boyfriend had to remind me several times that i didnt need to think about anything and i didn't need to do anything, because i had this constant feeling that i'd forgotten to do something!

[Shoe Gal]

Hi blue-monkey

I know exactly how you feel. I am phobic about the dentist, although I have never had a bad experience

A couple of years ago, after over a month of pain, taking 16 Nurofen a day I had to admit I could stand the pain no more and go to the dentist

I fainted when I went into the waiting room!, and was then sick when I came round - talk about making an entrance!! I had to be held down in the chair by my Mum and the dental nurse just so the dentist could look at my tooth. The dentist immediately declared me phobic and referred me for treatment under sedation

I was almost hysterical on the day and would only have the injection if they promised my Mum could stay (I'm 42 BTW!) I came round and didn't think they'd done anything - my Mum was there as promised and she assures me the treatment took just over an hour!

This was all done on the NHS. I was never made to feel stupid or that I was making a fuss about nothing

I have had several treatments since and they hold no fear. However, I still cannot face a normal check up and still have to be held down!

I hope it works out for you

[belfastgirl23]

Does anyone know if it costs any extra to be sedated etc etc. My dentist said lately that I might have to have a wisdom tooth out and my response was that she would need to give me a GA :) - they don't do it in-house so it would be a hospital job. But is it private or NHS? It isn't critical yet, just that apparently I have a small mouth (DH disagreed with this btw) and it's very awkward to put fillings into the wisdom teeth...

[littlestar1981]

Does anyone know if it costs any extra to be sedated etc etc. My dentist said lately that I might have to have a wisdom tooth out and my response was that she would need to give me a GA :) - they don't do it in-house so it would be a hospital job. But is it private or NHS? It isn't critical yet, just that apparently I have a small mouth (DH disagreed with this btw) and it's very awkward to put fillings into the wisdom teeth...

I was sedated for fillings, didnt go to hospital but to a 'dental anaestheic centre' and it just cost me an extra £16 as I'd effectively had two consultations, one at my dentist (costing £16) and one at the anaesthetic centre (costing £44 for the consultation and treatment).

This was NHS... when I enquired about private the sedation was £150ish per 30 mins and the fillings were £50ish each.

[Mrs pbradley936]

I would think that unless it was medically indicated you would not be able to have GA at the hospital for your tooth. My son did but he needed oral surgery in addition to his tooth trouble.

Incidentally cosmetic surgery is so much cheaper and hence more common in the USA because they carry out most of it in a dentist like setting. Over here they do not have those facilities and you have to go into hospital operating theater and have a G.A.

[Pennylane]

A few years ago I needed a back tooth out under sedation and my dentist referred me to an anaesthetic centre. Their leaflet said that they specialised in nervous patients.

I was therefore looking forward to getting the tooth removed in a tranquil setting. The place looked grubby, the receptionist was very sharp and unwelcoming. She just said "you have to pay before you get your tooth taken out." (I realised afterwards that this was because I probably would not be well enough to do so afterwards, but she made no attempt to explain."

My DH waited in the waiting room and they fetched him and said they had put me in the recovery room and I should stay there for about half an hour and he should sit with me. After no more than 10 mins he says a member of staff came in and said "you can take her home now". I have no recollection of anything until hours afterwards. He helped me to the car, stood me against a wall while he turned to open car door & I was on a heap on the floor when he turned back. He manhandled me into the car and a 25 mile trip home I still didn't wake up.

I ended up with a very nasty infected socket which made me ill for weeks and the whole episode was a dreadful experience. I had to see an emergency dentist one day because of the infection and was seen by a dentist who was so gentle and caring that even though I was in agony from this infection, I didn't even know he was examining my mouth.

[poorandindenial]

A couple of years ago I was referred to a NHS Hospital from my private dentist to have my tooth out under general anaesthetic so it is possible to go across the divide.

[Cazza]

I've been sedated a number of times for dental work, I'm ok ish with dentists, but I have a "thing" about local anasthetics into my gum. Quite frankly, as far as I'm concerned as long as I don't know what is happening, I don't care how they knock me out and the sedation did the trick nicely for 6 extractions (2 of which were wisdom teeth) and 11 fillings ( this is spread out over around a 15 year period, not all at once!)

I believe (and I have no medical training so don't know if it's correct) that generally, it is preferred not to do dental work under GA. A sedation means that work can be carried out a a dental surgery, rather than having to go to a hospital. I seem to remeber there were some problems with patients who reacted badly to GAs at dental hospitals a few years back, and there weren't the facilities available which are around in a hospital. Also, the fact that with sedation you are still conscious means that it is easier for the dentist to work on your mouth, as you are still in control of your own breathing, swallowing etc.

As other posters have said, I was pretty useless for the rest of the day once I came round, but no side effects otherwise. I paid normal NHS prices for the actual dental work pluse c£40 for the actual sedation, around 3 years ago. I was with a newish dentist at the time and as soon as he mentioed I needed some fillimgs redone I asked him if sedation would be possible and he was happy to arrange it with no arguments.

Good luck! X

[singlehouseholder]

My dentist stopped doing it, reasoning that the time it took for sedation, she could have had three people in the chair. She referred me to my local dental hospital and I could not be happier with the treatment I recieve.I'm so anxious about the dentist I've been sedated for an extraction and for fillings. There is no charge for the work as students do the work, students who are closely supervised and are perfectly capable.

[Pennylane]

I think it is a terrible shame that some of us have very bad experiences with dentists, which then develops into a real terror in the future.

Over the years, I guess like everybody else who has moved around a bit, I've had all sorts of dentists. Most OK, 2 superb ones and several clumsy or very rough ones.

The place I described above was so bad that next time I had to see a dentist I was a quivering wreck. All my life prior to that, I just went along, had the work done and went home. Like I say, some better than others, but no big deal.

I now stress for weeks about seeing the dentist and then keep postponing my appointment which is not good.

[lana22]

I paid an extra £48 for the midazolam on top of my NHS fees for the work.
I was a bit upset when I went there as I had booked it in thinking it was for my normal dentist who is very understanding.
When I got there he was away and it was a lady locum. She laid me back in the chair and cannulated me, then said she was going to put in the midazolam. But she then grabbed my mouth and said "it'll be over quicker without the sedation." I had to physically force her hand away to stop her. She also said my boyfriend could stay in the room, but as soon as I was in the chair she ushered him out.
It was still a horrible experience but I couldn't have had it done without sedation.

To make things worse, I am a doctor and the dentist told me I shouldn't be such a wimp because I was a doctor! I deal with people with needle phobias etc on a daily basis and I would never treat someone the way she did. Her bedside manner seriously needed some attention.

I think in future I will get one of my colleagues to cannulate me before I go (she was pretty useless at it), and buy the midazolam myself on a private prescription.

[hethmar]

Its very difficult for people who dont have this terror to understand isnt it. The strange thing with me is that I would do almost anything to avoid having a tooth removed - perhaps the horrors of a butcher dentist when I was a child, - on one occasion I ended up in hospital at midnight as I was still bleeding 12 hours after an extraction.

But now I would bear any pain IF I know the tooth will be saved. Its the fear of losing one thats the horror for me. Im very grateful to have found a chap (through two different recs) who is kind thoughtful and it feels like he is on my side when I go to him. I had a really awful filling done last week and I didnt even worry about it until the day I was going and then only that he wouldnt be able to save it and Id have to have it out. As it was he hummed along, saying "lovely" at every stage and that gave me such confidence - makes all the difference. Some dentists Ive seen are so rude and abrupt that Ive actually walked out before they get started. I want to feel Im in safe and sympathetic hands not someone who thinks Im stupid for being phobic.

[blue_monkey]

Thanks for all the messages, kind of weird thing to say but a relief to know it is not just me that is a wimp, LOL. I think the worst thing about NHS dentists is that they tend to be students who do a year and then move on so you never get to form a bond with your dentist. I have a lovely young chap who used to do my teeth at the last practice and I went when my son was 4 months old (he was a very difficult baby who hardly slept). Well, I went for root canal and have the injections and that green thing on my mouth, next thing they were clattering the instruments around and they said 'all done' and I had fallen asleep while having it done I was that tired. They must have found it hysterical but never said anything.

However, then the practice moved and they clearly found their NHS parients a bother and told me that they would not do either my extraction or cap as 'there was no funding'. So I have left it and left it and I am to where I am now. At the said surgery they used to see the NHS patients in the rooms downstairs, there was 2 plastic chairs in the waiting room - which was just chairs by the reception desk, people had to stand if there was more than 2 of you, and no magazines to read while waiting and it was quite dark as there was no lighting by the seating. One day I was sent upstairs by mistake and it tuned out to be where the private patients went and it could not have been more different, it was like a hotel lobby with soft chairs, lightingand magazines to read. I could not believe it and it certainly made me feel like a 2nd class citizen that is for sure. It was at this appointment they patched my tooth after it has snapped in half and told me that they could not offer me more treatment on the NHS.

I am petrified about having this done but I feel much easier with knowing that somewhere locally does the sedation so I have it on my things to do list for this week. I'll be back when I have spoken to the dentist to let you know what they say, but I have it on my list to do and it has alleviated my fear for now and I actually am going to get it done rather than put it off. I know my husband has to have the day off work though in case I am not able to get the kids from school though so it will have to be around his call rota.

Thanks once again for everything and being supportive.

[blue_monkey]

Juat to add to hethmar, I do understand what you are saying but it seems to me that there is little point in patching up a tooth that is damaged when it is in the way of a healthy tooth coming through. So might as well have this removed.

I have been talking about this with my husband, I was supposed to have the front molars removed when I was a child because my teeth are very bunched up and I would then have a brace fitted to straighten them and it would allow room for my wisom teeth to come through. But this was never done so my wisdom teeth have not come through but they do niggle and hurt occassionally and I can feel them there. I wondered if the other teeth had been pushing against the first molars and that they have become weakened, it does seem strange that the same teeth are the ones that are broken, bits of the tooth literally snap off when I am eating - and not hard food either.

I have thought that maybe this would be the time to have a brace fitted to straighten my teeth too but this comes down to cosmetic work at my age and I've read it costs around £3,000 for that, which I do not have so I shall live with my teeth as they are and have the damaged teeth out so that my wisom teeth can finally come through.

[blue_monkey]

Just called the dentist that my kids go to, yes they are taking on NHS and yes they do injections!! I could not even speak properly to ask and I kept on jabbering on. Got an appointment for a check up at...... 10.10 THIS MORNING!!! Shaking like a leaf, got to go busy myself so not to think about it. No breakfast in case I throw up, I am so nervous. I know it is ridiculous for people who do not understand but I really cannot help it.

[angie loves veg]

Thinking of you, and hope it goes well, let us know how you get on. :D

[belfastgirl23]

Just called the dentist that my kids go to, yes they are taking on NHS and yes they do injections!! I could not even speak properly to ask and I kept on jabbering on. Got an appointment for a check up at...... 10.10 THIS MORNING!!! Shaking like a leaf, got to go busy myself so not to think about it. No breakfast in case I throw up, I am so nervous. I know it is ridiculous for people who do not understand but I really cannot help it.

But for people who do understand it isn't a bit ridiculous, you should be in the chair by now, sending you good thoughts.

The good news is with the right dentist there may be a way forward - I used to be scared a month before an appointment, now I'm down to slightly uneasy the night before and a bit scared the morning of it whereas I used to feel exactly like you! So it can get better.

Hope it's going well...

[blue_monkey]

I am back and I survived!! LOL!! I think I would have rather had an hours notice as I would not have been thinking about it. I was in there for ages though, had 4 x-rays and a scale - but the dentist and her assistant really put me at ease. Ooh, and I had 4 fillings done and only gagged on 3 of them. They were so nice when taking the x-rays and waited for me to be ready rather than ram them in my mouth.

I've got to have a small filling though - I am going back for that next week but I think it will be fine. The injection scares me but it is one minute of sharp pain and that is done and she said 25 minutes, I shall take the Foos on my MP3 so I do not have to listen to anything though. Ha ha.

The 2 big teeth are coming out. I've been referred to a different practise to have it done privately as they do not do it there, it is about 2 miles from my home so that is OK. It is going to cost £15 for the consultations, £90 for the Sedation and either £60 or £80 to have the 2 teeth out dpending on how hard they are to remove. So now I just have to make the appointment. They tried to get me to cap and I said no as it would have meant 3 HOURS of work under a local and she said that there was no guarentee and they could possibly snap off :shriek: I do not think I could cope with that option so it is coming out. If the gap does not close they will build me a small densture but I do not think that matters to me to be honest. I'll see how I feel. Not sure I want that feeling of something in the top of my mouth.

And, get this...... next time I am in I am speaking to one of the private chaps about having a clear brace put in - once I have the teeth out the others will have room to move, so I am going to consider this once we have some money and fix what should have been fixed when I was younger. Are you impressed?? LOL. I feel so brave!!

The dentist was lovely and hopefully it is the start to regaining my confidence. I do not think I'll have to have another tooth taken out - and hopefully if I look after them it should not come to this, it has only got this bad because I have not been for so long. I'll let you know what happens once I've had the extraction though. If I have anything to tell you, I am told I will not remember.

[hethmar]

Thats wonderful, Im so pleased for you. Im glad you have found someone who gives you confidence. It makes such a difference doesnt it. Good luck and let us know how it all goes.

[belfastgirl23]

I am back and I survived!! LOL!! I think I would have rather had an hours notice as I would not have been thinking about it. I was in there for ages though, had 4 x-rays and a scale - but the dentist and her assistant really put me at ease. Ooh, and I had 4 fillings done and only gagged on 3 of them. They were so nice when taking the x-rays and waited for me to be ready rather than ram them in my mouth.

I've got to have a small filling though - I am going back for that next week but I think it will be fine. The injection scares me but it is one minute of sharp pain and that is done and she said 25 minutes, I shall take the Foos on my MP3 so I do not have to listen to anything though. Ha ha.

The 2 big teeth are coming out. I've been referred to a different practise to have it done privately as they do not do it there, it is about 2 miles from my home so that is OK. It is going to cost £15 for the consultations, £90 for the Sedation and either £60 or £80 to have the 2 teeth out dpending on how hard they are to remove. So now I just have to make the appointment. They tried to get me to cap and I said no as it would have meant 3 HOURS of work under a local and she said that there was no guarentee and they could possibly snap off :shriek: I do not think I could cope with that option so it is coming out. If the gap does not close they will build me a small densture but I do not think that matters to me to be honest. I'll see how I feel. Not sure I want that feeling of something in the top of my mouth.

And, get this...... next time I am in I am speaking to one of the private chaps about having a clear brace put in - once I have the teeth out the others will have room to move, so I am going to consider this once we have some money and fix what should have been fixed when I was younger. Are you impressed?? LOL. I feel so brave!!

The dentist was lovely and hopefully it is the start to regaining my confidence. I do not think I'll have to have another tooth taken out - and hopefully if I look after them it should not come to this, it has only got this bad because I have not been for so long. I'll let you know what happens once I've had the extraction though. If I have anything to tell you, I am told I will not remember.

Wow get you, brave as a lion :T :T :T well done!

[Horace]

blue-monkey - I am glad you are regaining your confidence with your dentist. I also hate having injections so despite my age (47) I ask my dentist for the 'magic cream' that he uses on kids, it is a local anaesthetic that he rubs on to the spot where he is going to give the injection, it tastes like banana and isnt too bad and it works so I get pain free injections. My dentist also moves the syringe so that I don't see it which also helps.

[Cazza]

Hats off to you, no way I'd have the guts to have a local into my gum! X

[hethmar]

I dont like the injections but I really have found they rarely hurt and if they do its only for a second.

[blue_monkey]

That is what I am focusing on, it jabs for around 30 seconds and then it'll be pain free for the rest of the day.

I got my call from the other dentist today - I was offered the tooth out next week but hubby cannot get time off work that quick - then in the half term but no-one to look after the kids so it'll be around 3rd/6th March, exact date escapes me but I've consultation on Tuesday so I'll find out then. When she called I asked about the c'tation and she said none was needed and then later on in the conversation I asked how long would it be before the sedation wears off and she said 'oh, it says nothing about the sedation on here' :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: so I am glad I mentioned else I'd have turned up next Monday for them to take my teeth out.......

[pb3]

i don't remember anything about having the tooth out. i remember them giving me the injection in my hand and a white sheet being put completely over my head and face (this didn't happen, i'm sure - how would they have taken the tooth out if i had a sheet over my face? - but i remember it clearly!) and i remember someone taking the little plastic covers off my shoes afterwards... but that's about it.

my boyfriend drove me home and i certainly gave him a few laughs - i was very confused for the rest of the day. i couldn't focus my mind on anything for hours and it was really upsetting - my boyfriend had to remind me several times that i didnt need to think about anything and i didn't need to do anything, because i had this constant feeling that i'd forgotten to do something!

I guess sedation affects people in different ways. Just had a molar removed under sedation and like you I cannot remember anything after the agent was injected into my vein. I also can't remember leaving the surgery or the drive home, though apparently I reminded my friend who was driving of the turnoff to my house as he almost missed it :)

In my case no side effects at all. I was fully alert once home - no problem in remembering stuff before the extraction and no co-ordination issues. The sedation did cost a bit (£180 privately) but I do prefer to go this route. I am OK with fillings but I had a bad experience with an extraction when I was young, and I guess this has grown into a phobia.

[blue_monkey]

I was lying in bed last night wondering how it will affect me. I have my consultation today and will probably have it done 1st week in March. I'll be glad to get it over and done with. What I am finding strange is the thought of being awake and being able to feel all the pulling (and snapping - eek) but actually having no recollection of it. I think it is the THOUGHT of it that is reaking me out more than anything.

I went to the dentist yesterday and the dentist put some of that gel on my gum (she just did it without me asking). How great is that stuff?? I could feel a bit of moving which was weird but could not feel anything from the injection but I stuck my MP3 player on and it was over and done with in 10 minutes. I've got to go back in 3 months but I really cannot believe how understanding the dentist was and she really is lovely - the last one I saw was awful, no bedside manner at all. Maybe this is what is important.

[hethmar]

I think so too - if the dentist is brilliant but rough and gruff then you feel so much more frightened. My latest chap is lovely, like visiting a mate, not a scarey dentist.

[JenC]

Hi, I've just found your thread and had a quick scan thru.

Good luck for your appointment, after a bit of butchering by an NHS dentist, and a lovely private dentist trying to repair the damage with me shaking and in tears, I went for a sedation. Its fab! I had an injection in the arm, and have absolutely no recollection of the procedure or much for a couple of hours after! Make sure you have someone with you for the rest of the day, and take time to sleep it off.

I hope all goes well, I'm sure it will :-)

[bundance]

She had her knee on the arm of the chair and her foot on the actual chair to pull my damn tooth out as it would not come out. Thank you. It was a good job you was there to clarify that I was lying about it. Good for you on being such a great dentist!! However, mine clearly was not and I am not prepapred to undergo 2 hours of teeth pulling if the same thing happens. I'd rather be out of it so they can butcher me quicker if that is the truth.

What reason I have for lying about that for heavens sake? To boast?!!!! Once you are in that chair and the work has started it's not like you can say 'actually, you know what, it's been longer than 5 minutes that you said' and get out and leave, you are in there for as long as it takes. I was quite happy to have my tooth out the first time with her - had it been ';quicker and easier' than a root canal do you think I would be posting this??

Once I speak to the dentist it will mean making an appointment to have the work done and I need to prepare myself. If you are great at the dentist then good for you, I am not, I need to prepare myself for it.

Thanks to those that answered my question, I never thought about the critical care side was just thinking it would be better to get the teeth out - but I will enquire to it being done in hospital instead as I know I cannot go onlike that forever and if it takes a long time and is hard to pull I do not know if I can face that.

I had a dentist, have to lever himself with his knee to get a tooth out.
As the tooth was broken, and there wasnt much 'tooth' above the gum line, I guess the guy had no choice, as it really was a nuiscance for him to pull out.
It came out in bits.
He was a good dentist, though. Just the tooth was awkward.
I am phobic of dentists, I need one now.

[blue_monkey]

I've 12 days until I go for my extrations now.... ooer. I only realised yesterday!!

Bundance, I have found a lovely NHS dentist but it seems it is the luck of the draw. Call the dentist and ask if they deal with phobic patients, mine does, my lady dentist is so understanding and did not belittle me in any way (even though she was younger then me, LOL) and I actually have no problem with going back.

I think about the extraction a lot though now as time is ticking down. Will I be able to brush my teeth after for eample, but it'll be nice to get it over and done with and not have to worry about the teeth snapping or breaking again - I cannot eat anything without worrying about it right now.

I am going for concious sedation and while some NHS dentists do it privately so you pay for the sedation and get the work for free, I am actually paying for it as it is nearer and I need to be sure my husband can get back for the children.

[bundance]

thanks
all the best with that, and I am sure it'll be better with out the teeth, and not having to worry about broken teeth.

[blue_monkey]

Today is the day. I am just back from the dentist, apparently I am supposed to be resting for 3 hours *tut* so I am very bored already!! I do not do 'resting', LOL.

Anyhow, signed all of the papers, they put the thing on my finger to do my Sats & Pulse, got everything ready, put the canula in and she told me that she was putting alcohol in so what was my favourite drink. 10 seconds later I had a little giggling fit and then within a minute they started the work. I can remember a bit of pulling, drilling etc.. there was no pain or discomfort and, to be honest, I do not think I remembered everything had happened. I had to wash my mouth out to start with for one minute and I think this might have been the anaesthetic because I canot remember having any injections to numb the area.

Then they finished and I went to sit on a chair with some gauze on the gum to make sure the bleeding stopped, it had not on one side so she stitched it again - slightly uncomfortable as the pain relief was wearing off.

I was worried but once they start the work you really are sedated and are not that bothered about what they are doing. Hubby took home.

Now I am starving so I need some lunch. I hate being dependant on people and having to ask for things. I've had coffee and rich tea and I have a stash of frozen mashed potato and chicken soup ready. Yum. I get an excuse to eat stodgy rubbish that in my wildest dreams I could not imagine.

Apparently I'll not be able to eat 'solids' for a week though.

Well worth the money in my opinion, and it is all done now. If anyone else is interested I'd say go for it for the work you cannot face. I have been putting this off for so many years and now there'll be no more problems.

[angie loves veg]

I am so glad you had a positive experience today.

I had a wisdom tooth out with the same type of sedation about 2 months ago. You will be able to eat solids within the week, but I wouldn't go booking any restaurant meals for a few weeks yet! You will be eating on the 'other side' for a while though lol!

I was taking the painkillers for about 2 1/2 weeks (which was longer than I had expected), but it has all healed very well, and like you, I am just glad it has been done.

Well done you for getting it done!! WooHoo!

[blue_monkey]

Ah yes, but I had one out each side.... LOL, I am living on dunked rich tea biscuits and mashed potato and chicken soup. Going to havee to find something else to eat though as I am already getting a bit bored.

I have beenr eally hungry today and I can certainly start to feel it now, they have stitched the hole up but I read that if food gets stuck in the hole they can give a special syringe for getting it out. So now I am mega paranoid about something getting stuck in the hole. Nice!!

I am pleased I have had it done though, I've been putting it off for years.

[Rudybob]

Hi Blue_Monkey,

I live in Herts. too and have just been told by my regular dentist, that I need to see a dental surgeon to have my wisdom tooth extracted (?), but I'd rather get in touch with your contact if poss. Could you please send me details of your wonderful dentist?

Thanks!

[blue_monkey]

Hi Blue_Monkey,

I live in Herts. too and have just been told by my regular dentist, that I need to see a dental surgeon to have my wisdom tooth extracted (?), but I'd rather get in touch with your contact if poss. Could you please send me details of your wonderful dentist?

Thanks!

Just PM'd you

[elkay115]

Just read through this thread. I was at the dentist yesterday and he has referred me to the local dental hospital to get a tooth taken out under sedation because as soon as he mentioned needing either root canal treatment or extraction..............I bubbled like a baby. :o I never get an injection if I ever need a filling, because I am plain terrified of the an injection in my mouth. I am not phobic of needles anywhere else but really am when it's my mouth.

Anyway, just want to ask a few questions. I will need to get a bus home after it is done. My daughter will most likely be coming with me, so will I be well enough to take an hour bus journey afterwards with her to help me?

Will I feel sick or have a horrible bloody mouth after? Will my mouth be all that horrible numb and dripping saliva way? That is another phobia thing I have about my mouth.

Will I be sore for long after it's done?

I feel like such a baby. :o

[shazrobo]

wow, wish i had found this thread earlier, i was totally unaware that you could have teeth out under sedation, this has never been offered to me.
had a tooth out today, was a choice of root canal or extraction, the pain from the injection was horrific, i was shaking uncontrollably and tears were running down my face.
if i ever need another one out, i will ask for the sedation next time

[scotsgirl]

Hi Elkay

I had to have dental injections quite recently - despite a horrendous dental phobia ( didn't go for 10 years!!) and you won't be too bad afterwards. My mouth felt a bit "funny" when I was going home ( that's the best I can describe it, I felt like I had a fat lip!) but it certainly wasn't dribbling ( I was in the car and was monitoring in the mirror!!) and there was nothing visible.

Shazrobo - I don't know how long you have been going to this dentist but if the injection was actually that painful then please consider finding another one. My fear of dentists stems from having had dreadfully painful injections in the past, and I was absolutely terrified when I found out I was going to need one when I finally plucked up the guts to go again - I'd researched and found a dentist who was supposed to be very good with phobic patients.

However, I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I didn't feel it AT ALL. I was still clinging to the sides of the chair and shaking, waiting for the agony I'd experienced before, when the dentist said "that's you all done." I know how awful bad dentists and injections can be, so I would not say this if it wasn't true.

[elkay115]

Hi scotsgirl

I am more worried about being too ill, or spaced out to travel on the bus for an hour after the sedation lol. Don't want to make a fool of myself on the bus home and people thinking I am a bit loopy or something lol.

God I am dreading this already and the dentist said it will be a couple of months yet before I get an appointment at the dental hospital :(

[MothballsWallet]

Last time I had teeth removed, I had a local anaesthetic in my gumline. The side of my face was numb for a good few hours afterwards.

You'd think Mrs MbW would be pleased, but she wasn't as she could see how the numbing effect was affecting me (she's trained as an anaesthetist).

[blue_monkey]

Hi Elkay,

This sedation is different to the injections mentioned. You have a canular inserted into a vien your arm and they inject alcohol into you apparently (this is what the dentist told me). With this I remember nothing, there was no clinging to the chair because you are totally out of it but you are still able to respond to questions asked by the dentist. It is weird but I don't remember anything other than the teeth being chucked in the bin (must of been where they were yanked and then chucked) and then being stitched, but I did not feel it, just knew it was happening because the sedation was starting to wear off then.

When you come round it is just like having been in a deep sleep. Someone has to be with you and you need to bite on swabs to stem the bleeding. It ain't pretty!! LOL!!

Yes you will be wobbly, someone has to stay with you. It's like having been very drunk!!

I really do not think that they will let you go home on the bus though so you should check this out - they asked me who was taking me home and how, they said I had to be driven but your hospital might be different. I had to sign to say who was waiting and taking me home.

Yes, it is bloody but they should not let you go home with a really bloody mouth, they waited for mine to almost stop and had to stick another stitch in.

It feels weird more than numb but they tell you to take painkillers every 6 hours. TAKE THEM! - I tried stopping but started taking them again I could certainly tell the difference and I had to take them for around 2 weeks. I was sore until the stitches came out and them they seemed to get better almost right away. It has been around 3 weeks and they are only just starting to feel right. But I still cannot eat chewy or hard things.

I was given a list of do's and don't's. Do not use the kettle, cooker or iron for 24 hours, no driving or looking after kids on your own for 24 hours. Do not take 'business descisions' for that day either and you can't be left on your own. You HAVE to be accomopanied by someone over 18 and they have to stay with you apart from when you have the teeth out.

If you can afford it consider going private as you can get it done within a few weeks. If you want any more info then pease ask.

[blue_monkey]

wow, wish i had found this thread earlier, i was totally unaware that you could have teeth out under sedation, this has never been offered to me.
had a tooth out today, was a choice of root canal or extraction, the pain from the injection was horrific, i was shaking uncontrollably and tears were running down my face.
if i ever need another one out, i will ask for the sedation next time

Yes, do ask for a referral shaz, some practices do take the teeth out under NHS but you pay for the sedation.

I would like to say that sedation is not an injection into the gum, it is where they insert a canula into your arm and they put a drug in to basically, give you short term memory loss for that time of being under sedation. I had 10 seconds of nerves, 10 seconds of giggles while it started to take effect - then nothing else until I woke up.

I would certainly recommend it for anyone nervous of the dentist, there is no reason to be with this.

[elkay115]

Hi Elkay,

This sedation is different to the injections mentioned. You have a canular inserted into a vien your arm and they inject alcohol into you apparently (this is what the dentist told me). With this I remember nothing, there was no clinging to the chair because you are totally out of it but you are still able to respond to questions asked by the dentist. It is weird but I don't remember anything other than the teeth being chucked in the bin (must of been where they were yanked and then chucked) and then being stitched, but I did not feel it, just knew it was happening because the sedation was starting to wear off then.

When you come round it is just like having been in a deep sleep. Someone has to be with you and you need to bite on swabs to stem the bleeding. It ain't pretty!! LOL!!

Yes you will be wobbly, someone has to stay with you. It's like having been very drunk!!

I really do not think that they will let you go home on the bus though so you should check this out - they asked me who was taking me home and how, they said I had to be driven but your hospital might be different. I had to sign to say who was waiting and taking me home.

Yes, it is bloody but they should not let you go home with a really bloody mouth, they waited for mine to almost stop and had to stick another stitch in.

It feels weird more than numb but they tell you to take painkillers every 6 hours. TAKE THEM! - I tried stopping but started taking them again I could certainly tell the difference and I had to take them for around 2 weeks. I was sore until the stitches came out and them they seemed to get better almost right away. It has been around 3 weeks and they are only just starting to feel right. But I still cannot eat chewy or hard things.

I was given a list of do's and don't's. Do not use the kettle, cooker or iron for 24 hours, no driving or looking after kids on your own for 24 hours. Do not take 'business descisions' for that day either and you can't be left on your own. You HAVE to be accomopanied by someone over 18 and they have to stay with you apart from when you have the teeth out.

If you can afford it consider going private as you can get it done within a few weeks. If you want any more info then pease ask.

Thanks for the info :)

I will have no option but to go home on the bus, I don't drive and neither does my daughter and it would cost around £40 for a taxi which I certainly couldn't afford.

Again I can't afford to go private so will just wait on the NHS appointment coming through. The tooth isn't too bad, just a bit annoying just now rather than really sore. I am sure by the time the appointment comes through I will just be glad to get it out though.

I am more relaxed about having it done now, but am not looking forward to after it's done and the blood etc. :( :o

Mind you in saying that, I got all four wisdom teeth taken out with a general and my mouth didn't feel too bad after a day or two with them so fingers crossed it will be the same with getting this one out.

Not to use a kettle for 24 hours. :eek: Will need to get my daughter to stay with me then, I need my cups of tea lol.

[Teerah]

I will have no option but to go home on the bus, I don't drive and neither does my daughter and it would cost around £40 for a taxi which I certainly couldn't afford.



I dont think you will be allowed to go home on public transport either. Is there no-one else you could ask to take you there and bring you home?
You may be able to get help with transport costs otherwise but I am not sure of the criteria for this.

[elkay115]

I dont think you will be allowed to go home on public transport either. Is there no-one else you could ask to take you there and bring you home?
You may be able to get help with transport costs otherwise but I am not sure of the criteria for this.

The only person I know who drives is my brother but he lives about 30 miles away and works during the day anyway. My sister drives too but will not drive in Edinburgh town centre because that is her phobia. She would rather get all her teeth ripped out than drive in Edinburgh. :rotfl:

Looks like I may be in for a very, very long walk. :eek:

If they won't let me travel on the bus then I will just have to not bother getting it out or try to be brave some day and get it out the usual way at the dentist I suppose. :(

[Toothsmith]

I think the point is that you're accompanied.

There's nothing wrong with going home on the bus - as long as someone is with you.

Your ability to make decisions is severely hampered for quite a few hours afterwards. So long as someone responsible is with you, you'll be OK on a bus. But I would check that the dentists is happy with this beforehand.

If he has any doubts about your safety after the proceedure, then he's obliged NOT to do it.

[scotsgirl]

The only person I know who drives is my brother but he lives about 30 miles away and works during the day anyway. My sister drives too but will not drive in Edinburgh town centre because that is her phobia. She would rather get all her teeth ripped out than drive in Edinburgh. :rotfl:

Looks like I may be in for a very, very long walk. :eek:

If they won't let me travel on the bus then I will just have to not bother getting it out or try to be brave some day and get it out the usual way at the dentist I suppose. :(

Elkay, I was being very dippy and didn't notice your location - I'm in Edinburgh myself. I know you said you can't afford to go private but if you ever decide that you can manage this then please let me know and I will give you the details of the dentist I have been going to - he should be pretty easy for you to get to from East Lothian as he's right on the eastern edge of Edinburgh, almost in Musselburgh.

[elkay115]

Elkay, I was being very dippy and didn't notice your location - I'm in Edinburgh myself. I know you said you can't afford to go private but if you ever decide that you can manage this then please let me know and I will give you the details of the dentist I have been going to - he should be pretty easy for you to get to from East Lothian as he's right on the eastern edge of Edinburgh, almost in Musselburgh.

My dentist is in Musselburgh. :D

Unless I win the lottery (alas it wasn't to be last night), then I doubt I will be going private any time soon though. :o

[elkay115]

I think the point is that you're accompanied.

There's nothing wrong with going home on the bus - as long as someone is with you.

Your ability to make decisions is severely hampered for quite a few hours afterwards. So long as someone responsible is with you, you'll be OK on a bus. But I would check that the dentists is happy with this beforehand.

If he has any doubts about your safety after the proceedure, then he's obliged NOT to do it.

Ahh see that was what I thought, that as long as I have a responsible adult with me then I would be fine to go home on the bus. My daughter (or if she can't get off work), my mother will be going with me. When I get the letter in I will give them a call just to check that will be ok though. :D

[HC]

Today I had an extraction while under sedation and I'd highly recommend it. I know it's expensive, but I don't think I'd have had the courage to have it done at all otherwise.

While in the chair, I didn't even realise I was sedated. I think I dropped off at one point, though, as I don't remember some of the procedure. Apart from my legs being a little wobbly when I got up from the chair, and having a nap when I got home, I was fine. I didn't feel 'drunk' or dizzy, and acted perfectly normally (so I'm told!).

It's not a 'standard' dose of sedative: they start with a minimal dose and then top you up as needed, from what I gather. I certainly didn't feel spaced-out or drunk either during or after the procedure, and I could walk steadily and unaided after a 10-minute lie-down on the recovery couch. I could certainly have gone home on the bus with no problem.

[elkay115]

I guess maybe different people react differently to the sedation.

I got a letter in a couple of days ago to tell me that they will write to me when they have an appointment for me. So basically a letter to tell me I will get a letter. :confused::rotfl:

[Mrsmoneypenny]

Years ago I had a valium injection, given to me by the dentist - I had to have a small filling.

I believe that this is not allowed now.

The vallium worked for me, I really am extremely scared of the dentist - it isnt a matter of being silly or a bay - it is a genuine fear. Everyone has something that bothers them to varying degrees.

Hope everything works out for you and you find the help you need.

[LilacLillie]

I went to the dentist yesterday, 3rd different UK one's in 6 weeks, plus one in Bulgaria.
All they keep doing is referring me on because I'm scared, doing 'make-do' work and leaving me more afraid.
As I entered the surgery yesterday a nervous rash crept up my chest, neck, arms and face.
I could feel it but couldn't see it.
When the dentist saw it she said she was only 'taking a look' and no work was being done yet.
She said that I was the most nervous person she'd seen!
There were kids in the next 3 rooms sailing through treatment.
I explained the work already started by the previous 3 dentists (all charging £16.50 a shot), except in BG where the dentist came from her home, set up shop, had me in for almost 1 hour, gave me numbing injections and was so lovely about me being nervous, then charged me 10lv, about £8.50.
So today I am still in pain, had the first treatment part of root canal treatment (as emergency at London Hospital dentist clinic 3 weeks ago), have a temp filling and in so much pain, tooth is really tender.
Told dentist this yesterday and she said when the pain gets unbearable go back to emergency at hospital.
Its all freaking me out. Why can't someone just get it done and over for me?
Is it just to get the payments each visit?
What damage is going on in the meantime?
Why are they all passing the buck? which in turn is making me sick with worry?
Has it really become so normal in this country not to see a dentist?
No wonder the rest of the world take the mickey out of English teeth! We can't see a dentist when we need to.
To top it all an X-ray yesterday showed I have a curly bit at the bottom of the tooth, which surprise surprise, she says is going to make it more difficult to treat!
I'm tempted to have it out. I have already priced up crowns and brace in Bulgaria and will have them done when I return for the summer months.
2 replacement teeth will cost about £75 inclusive and they will be white.
LL

[aliasojo]

I've been really shocked at the differences in what's offered between dentists. My youngest has to get several teeth out and her dentist has said the first and best option is to send her to hospital for a general anaesthetic. Judging by previous replies on here, that is pretty frowned upon these days. We were not offered sedation, gas or anything else other than a ga or several visits to pull the teeth 2 or 3 at a time but he said that's not advisable.

I'm beginning to think our practice just isn't 'all that' tbh. :rolleyes:

[Toothsmith]

If it's several teeth out due to decay, aliasjo, then a quick G.A may well be the best.

I don't have sedation facilities - I use my whit and charm to coax patients into treatment! :D Plus - I try not to attract really nervous ones, as I find it very stressful working on them.

Most kids with problems, I find I can treaqt OK without sedation - but occasionally the help of the local GA clinic is sought (On average about once every 5-10 years I need their services)

[aliasojo]

Lol...we've had this conversation Toothsmith :rotfl:it's due to overcrowding.

[Toothsmith]

Oh yes !! That!

Are the hospital happy to do a GA for overcrowding for you? Just a yes or no will do, and I won't persue it! :D

[aliasojo]

I have no idea but I assume so. The dentist is treating this route as a given. :confused:

[dumb blonde]

oh god wish i hadnt read this, i have dentist this morning!

[blue_monkey]

AJ, I beleive that children can be sedated too. You get the treatment for free but you pay for the sedation. If you can afford it then look into it. Call other clinics and ask them - I beleive now that you can change dentists if you want.

Lilac, if you have the money speak to someone about the sedation instead of getting it looked ta each time.

For anyone else reading this go to Google and type dental sedation +[your area] and you will find dentists in your area. Call them and ask if they do this, some will need you to be referred so go back to your dentist and ask them to refer you there.

My dentists could have sent me to a clinic that offered the Teeth out under NHS and then paying for the sedation, but I chose to get it done privately about 2 miles up the road.

[Teerah]

It depends on the age of the child. IV sedation doesnt work particuarly well on young kids but gas and air can be a good option. It also depends on the number of extractions required. A lot of extractions can be very difficult even for the most cooperative of children.

[Tre-beam]

Hi,
Can someone please give me some reassurance as I'm about to drive myself mad with worry :o

I have to go to hospital in the morning for a wisdom tooth extraction (have to leave home at 5am :o).

I'm absolutely petrified at the thought of being sedated - all sorts of irrational thoughts are going through my mind like not waking up or being able to feel pain but not do anything about it and the fact that I HATE needles.

I know that I'm being daft but I can't stop stressing.

The whole formality of the situation is making it worse i.e no food after midnight, no wearing deodrant, no piercings etc.

I've had root canals at my dentist before where she just numbed my gum and I'm fine with that, it really is just the sedation.

Anything that you will help me feel less anxious would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :o

[elkay115]

Sorry can't help you with the above. But as far as I know, with the sedation you aren't put to sleep so there is no chance of you not waking up. I don't know about the no food after midnight etc either, at my consultation app yesterday there was no mention of anything like that before having my tooth taken out under sedation.

So anyway folks, I had a consultation at the dental hospital yesterday. They took a blood test because I have previously had a blood disorder so I have to wait a couple of weeks for the results then if that is ok, then I shall finally get an appointment to get the tooth taken out under sedation. The guy I saw yesterday really didn't seem to have a clue what he was doing with anything, so not sure I want him to do it, but not sure that I have any choice either. :confused: I am worried that if I say I would rather someone else done it then it may end up with me waiting even longer to get an appointment. It has taken me 2 months just for the consultation appointment as it is.

[Tre-beam]

Thanks elkay, I think I'm getting mixed up between sedation and GA - I'm having the latter which is why I'm getting worked up :o

[elkay115]

No probs Tre-beam. To be honest I really wouldn't worry about the GA. I had to have one to get all 4 wisdom teeth taken out and I was fine. You will be fine :) Says the biggest wimp on the forums. :rotfl: