I'm also getting novicaine. What medicine will I get (to calm me down)...the oral sedative??? I'm not going to be able to be put to sleep during this.....because he's just a dentist......not an oral surgeon.
Thanks!!
2006-09-06 17:15:35 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Dental
I mean what's the pill gonna be that I'll have to take before the appointment??
2006-09-06 17:19:00 · update #1
I don't want to save this tooth...its been filled 3 times...and now its abcessed...I'm just getting it extracted!!
2006-09-06 17:52:28 · update #2
Halcion is the most common pill prescribed for sedation dentistry, which is what it sounds like you are getting. Technically, Halcion is not a sedative, its an hypnotic, but it does have sedative effects.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-14 17:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The medicine that you get will more than likely be a sedating medication such as xanax, valium, ativan , etc. Nitrous Oxide is only given in the office not by prescription, but they may give you nitrous also, with the novacaine to numb, and the sedative.That is usually what a dentist does because only the oral surgeon can anesthetize you.You will do fine.Hope this helps.
2006-09-06 17:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by daddysgirl92280 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-27 01:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good answers on the oral sedatives.
I would add that general dentists can and do put people under general anesthetic. They need specialized training, but it is done. One dentist I know of is also a licensed anesthesiologist and she takes her equipment into other dental offices to administer and monitor patients.
However, the majority of general dentists prefer not to use GA due to liability issues. It's not so much a matter of "can't" but "won't".
2006-09-06 17:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by emmalue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are they removing the tooth? Haven't you been to an Endodontist? The idea is to save the tooth and having a root canal will do that.
The oral sedative will calm you down, he is using that instead of laughing gas (which is probably isn't licensed to use).
2006-09-06 17:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pill you will probably be given is an Ativan. It is in the benzodiazapine family. I think I spelled that right. It includes medicines like valium, xanax, ativan, etc. They are good medications to use for mild sedation before procedures. Ativan or lorazepam is usually the one given for this type of procedure. Good luck.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is not an oral pill, it is an inhalant.
2006-09-06 17:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Maggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist prescribes Mepergan for me to take 1 hour before my appointment, it takes away ALL anxiety and helps you get through your procedure. Have someone drive you if you are prescribed something, I am a big chicken when it comes to dentistry. Good luck!
2006-09-13 07:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because your dentist is not an oral surgeon doesn't mean he can't sedate you for treatment. Usually hypertensive patients get valium before treatments to keep them calm for treatments.
2006-09-09 14:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by deathsmoke2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah take two there small!!!!! I had three teeth taken out at once and don't remember a thing!!! just the way I like it!!!!
2006-09-07 02:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
most likely atavan. you wont be asleep just really groggy, and out of it. you will be able to talk and respond to commands. bring someone with you.
2006-09-06 17:47:54 · answer #10 · answered by Raul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋