What are the down sides?
2006-08-07 17:25:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I sometimes have a headache for a few minutes after wards, but I am SO thankful for it. (I think I know what it feels like to be a Northwest pilot!) Okay, seriously now-- Crowns usually take longer than fillings, so the gas might help you relax. I fell and busted my two front teeth when I was a kid. (Finally got the nerve to get 'em capped last year!), so I've always been somewhat antsy/twitch/jumpy about people working around that area. With the gas, if I feel pain, I know I'm feeling pain, but I don't care. One time, my hygienist actually started sounding like Lisa Simpson. That's probably when I should have told them to back it off a little, but nahhhh. Some dentist (like mine) allow you to listen to music through headphones. THAT's a trip with nitrous.
I guess the bottom line is, like others have mentioned, talk it over with your dentist. If you can get though a filling without it, then you'd probably be all right. But the only way to know is to try it, as everybody has a different reaction to it.
2006-08-07 18:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by skovol_007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about the "gas." Here is what is going to be done (typically). They'll do an initial impression. You'll get a shot to numb you it's not bad. Then, they will "shape" the tooth. I don't know how else to say it. Then, they will pack some cord in your gums around the tooth you'll be numb so you won't feel it. This is done to help get a good impression so the crown will fit well. Then they will take more impressions since your tooth now has a different shape. Then they will make and cement on a temporary crown just to protect the area while you wait to get the permanent back from the lab. Hope this helps. Sometimes knowing what's coming eases the anxiety, making the nitrous unnecessary. Good Luck.
2006-08-08 14:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by mph103 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had laughing gas, since my dentist doesn't offer it, but I think you should do it. I had to get a filling done once at my dentist and it hurt like hell, as he didn't use anything to numb the pain. The only thing you might get from it is a little headache. My mom's dentist offered her laughing gas, and she took it. She only had a little headache a few hours after it. So, it wouldn't hurt to try it, I heard laughing gas makes you feel good.
2006-08-09 17:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time nitrous oxide was administered to me, I was very sensitive emotionally immediately following the procedure. (They mix nitrous oxide with oxygen during the procedure and then give you straight oxygen for a few seconds afterward.) The times it has been used since then I have had no side effects. I think it is great especially if you think there might be pain involved. While "under" the laughing gas I have felt someone could cut off my arm and I wouldn't care. During one procedure, the dentist wanted to give me another shot of sodium pentathol because he realized he had do drill deeper than he originally thought. But I told him I was fine. Because I have a low threshold to pain where my teeth are concerned, I asked for it one time and the dentist said he didn't think it was necessary - and it wasn't. So I would suggest getting the opinion of your dentist.
2006-08-07 17:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by Oenophile... (Lynn) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting a crown does not hurt at all, its much like getting a tooth filled but a little longer. If you are deathly afraid of dentists like I am, you might want to have him get the gas ready in case you need it.
2006-08-07 17:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by shell7024 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Dr. Sam 100%. Having a crown done shouldn't feel any different to you than if you were having a filling done. They can take awhile so I recommend that you take some music to listen to and take 600-800mg Ibuprofen (if you aren't allergic) before your appointment, this will help your jaw from getting sore from staying open. Good luck
2006-08-08 00:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crowns are not too much different than fillings. They take a little longer, but it's not that big a deal. If you never use nitrous for fillings, you won't need it for the crown.
2006-08-07 17:49:22 · answer #7 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gives me a headache, crowns are painless with just the numbing shots, they dont take long, so id just go with the shot unless your terrified of the dentist. Im pretty scared of the dentist and i do shots
2006-08-07 17:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by ~Kim~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my current teeth problems and situation, I say you should definatly take him up on the offer. I've heard it may give you a headache, but other then that it does wonders. If it will get rid of pain....GO FOR IT!
2006-08-07 18:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nitrous does nothing but relax you. just make sure you eat something so you wont get sick. Not a big deal at all.
2006-08-08 14:52:52 · answer #10 · answered by IKNOWTHAT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋