iv for dental extractions - any one had this?

littlerock

Long story but I need to have several rear teeth removed both sides and dentist has suggested have all done at once with iv. anyone else had this done. what was it like?

antrobus

littlerock wrote: »

Long story but I need to have several rear teeth removed both sides and dentist has suggested have all done at once with iv. anyone else had this done. what was it like?

Presumably you mean IV sedation?

Basically, they stick an IV line in your hand, and the next thing you know there's a dental nurse helping you out of the chair, and you think to yourself, 'What, have they done it already'?

Pthree

antrobus wrote: »

Presumably you mean IV sedation?

Basically, they stick an IV line in your hand, and the next thing you know there's a dental nurse helping you out of the chair, and you think to yourself, 'What, have they done it already'?

This.

I wish I could have it for all dental treatment!

AbbieCadabra

yes, best money i've ever spent! started the propofol pump going, i started giggling, then it seemed i was woken up only moments later & it was all over. don't remember a thing but apparently i was aware enough to stop them when i could still feel pain & they had to give another injection of local. came around within 10 mins & just felt a bit woosy/tired for the rest of the day.

xMonsoonx

I have to say that IV is worth the £130 I pay for it! I do remember feeling a little drunk after.

First time I fell asleep, second time I was apparently awake but remember nothing, for the third I went to sleep again!

My dentist insists on you wearing sunglasses and/or peaked cap to wear home.

cpfcstar

I had this and it didn't go well with me. You are semi-conscious during the procedure, well at least I was, and I tried to push the dentist away from me resulting in cutting my tongue!

Contessa

I had it many years ago for a wisdom tooth extraction. Don't remember a thing about the procedure!

rubytuesday

Yes had it a couple of weeks ago for a wisdom tooth and have had it a few years ago too for an apicoectomy

First time I didn't feel or remember a thing but the last time I could feel it and still hear them talking - even so it wasn't really too bad.

Good luck xxx

haz25a

I've been getting iv sedation for the last 10 years due to severe dental phobia.

I've had it done by 4 different dentists with no problems whatsoever.

As others have said, a canula is put into your hand or arm and the drug (midazolam) is titrated slowly (but it's only a few mins procedure) until you're relaxed. You will have a pulse thingy on your finger and your pulse, resp rate, heartrate etc. is monitored by a machine and the nurse.

Some people appear to fall asleep, some don't but you are conscious all the time and can respond to the dentists request i.e. open wider.

Midazolam causes very short-term memory loss which is why a lot of people don't recall their experience. It wears off gradually over the next few hours but you shouldn't be left alone until you feel alert enough. I usually go for a nap when I get home for a few hours and wake up feeling fine. Obviously, you can't drive etc.

I take other sedating medications on a daily basis so I can still remember the procedure and am fully conscious throughout but very relaxed.

It's fine, don't worry about a thing. I'm going again next week to have it done.

For extra peace of mind, all dentists that do sedation have an antidote in the practice should you need it which can immediately be administered through the canula, but you won't need it.

It will probably be the best dental experience you've ever had.