Sedation for having your teeth out? (Dentist Phobia)

elkay115

Toothsmith wrote: »

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.

HC_2

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. :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! 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!

aliasojo

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