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dentist that use gas & air

Old_Git
Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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in N. Ireland
does anyone know any dentist that use gas & air treatment for adults
"Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,109 Forumite
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    Yes, loads.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • willowisp
    willowisp Posts: 122 Forumite
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    Theres one on Grosvenor Rd in Belfast.
    I live in Bmna and couldnt find anywhere that did IV sedation -this one does and its leaflet says it does gas too :)
  • Teerah
    Teerah Posts: 1,794 Forumite
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    Gas and air, very common, probably more unusual not to have it I would have thought
  • caz2703
    caz2703 Posts: 3,630 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    Yes, loads.

    Such a helpful response!
  • arkonite_babe
    arkonite_babe Posts: 7,366 Forumite
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    Toothsmith wrote: »
    Yes, loads.

    Any further information to add on that Toothsmith or can you help point our OP in the right direction towards dental practices in their area? ;)
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,109 Forumite
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    arkonite_babe wrote: »
    Any further information to add on that Toothsmith or can you help point our OP in the right direction towards dental practices in their area? ;)


    A little more info would be helpful.

    Which bit of N.I.? If you have sedation, travelling back home will be an issue, so best not to go too far unless you have good support.
    Private or NHS?
    Would OP be willing to pay Privately for sedation if treatment was NHS?
    Would OP consider other forms of sedation?
    Does OP need sedating just to get through the surgery front door, or can they manage a check up without?

    If we had a bit more information, it would be easier to give a more useful answer.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • marleyboy
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    I have to remind the dentist that if he does not knock me out, I will end up knocking him out. I am terrified of dentists and whenever they go to prod around, my instinctive reflexes inevitably kick in.
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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,109 Forumite
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    Dentists haven't been allowed to 'knock people out' in ordinary general practice for nearly 15 years now.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • Flower-power22
    Flower-power22 Posts: 63 Forumite
    Dentist aren't as bad as you initially think!! I have been getting sedation for around 10 years. I was petrified of the dentist for fillings. When I was pregnant last year I needed a filling and was unable to get sedated :(. MP3 in my ear and thoughts of anything other than what was happening.... I hung in there and got the filling done no probs. I was so proud as was the dentist. Its worth trying to get a dentist that understands how you feel about getting work done. Once you find them you'll never look back.
  • Old_Git
    Old_Git Posts: 4,751 Forumite
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    edited 16 March 2012 at 8:26PM
    I can travel but my nearest would be Craigavon area .I have a bad gagging so anything beyond the front teeth is a problem .
    Now here is the problem ,my dentist refers me to Brownlow health centre and they dont have a mask to fit an adult so they refer me to Dungannon hospital and they knock me out . So there has to be an easier way.
    "Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"
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