Nhs dentist can i be put to sleep

skinback69

hi every one i havent been to the dentist for 10 years just cause mine went private and i couldnt bare them so 10 years down the line i got an nhs dentist i think i might have to have 4 rear teeth out does anyone know if they can put me to sleep i know they did when i was under 16 but can they still do it now im 27 tomorrow the thing is i dont think i will be able to get it done with out been put to sleep as i am a fa**y
i know if i go private they can do it but at what price to be honest im papping myself and need some sort of help
thanks in advanced as im too busy on the toilet lol:eek:

whatatwit

Hi hugs for you.

First of all, have your check up appointment and find out what needs to be done.
Things have moved on in dentistry and it may not be as awful as you remember.

They don't do General Anaesthetic in the surgery any more, but some dentists do offer sedation.....but this may not be available on NHS.

Take it one step at a time and good luck with the first appointment.

Toothsmith

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What she said.

One step at a time.

mandi

If you cant get any sedation from your dentist , your doctor may be able to give you some.

TBH though Im the worlds BIGGEST whimp , when it comes to having teeth removed, but other than some mild pressure, it really , really doesnt hurt ..:D

skinback69

this is how bad it is i went tonight didnt dare to tell u but i need 4 extractions and 3 fillings and even with this done it will not effect my teeth at the front when i smile because im really happy with this even my wife says i have lovely teeth n she is quite jelous
the dentist has refered me to some one else dont know who yet but she practically said she cant do all these extractions
plus i have heard many good reports about her been a good dentist and she still refares me to some one else by the way im not a gypsy even though theres nothing wrong with them

glasgow_DFW

They are unlikely to give you a general Anesthetic due to the cost/danger involved.

You will be best to talk to your dentist, i had not been to the dentist for years, for me what works is to talk to the dentils find out what they are going to do settle down with your ipod on and close your eyes. Let the dentist do there thing and then when they are done off you go.

I used to have panic attacks in the chair (not good when the dentist is working on your teeth) but doing this and going to a wee happy place during the procedure helps (quit a bit)

skinback69

i wouldnt mind dying id rather be asleep and happy and not knowing whats going on i know they wont see it that way

whatatwit

Did the dentist know how worried you were?
She may be refering you to the hospital to have it all done with in one go, especially if wisdom teeth are involved, you may be sedated there.
The conscious sedation means that you are awake but not really aware of what is happening. Also, you tend to remember very little of the procedure.