Can I have a general anaesthetic at any UK dentists and if so how do I go about it ?
I have an increasing phobia and it has got to the point where I can't even phone the appointment through, let alone get myself in the chair. I've tried sedatives, but this only works for the first check-up and then I can't go back for any follow up treatment !
2006-09-13 03:58:43 · 21 answers · asked by kirstapper 2 in Health ➔ Dental
General Anaesthetic is Awsome, Whooo hoooo
2006-09-13 04:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
GA is not a good idea. I too am extremely scared of dentists, due to some bad experiences when I was a kid. I just stopped going in the latter half of my teens, but thank God my teeth were fine. Maybe you could try hypnotism? What I did was just pluck up the courage and went. Before hand I did a bit of research on all my local dentists and picked what I thought to be the best and most friendly one. I still shake uncontolably when in the chair, and have cried and many occasions, making myself look like a fool. Nowadays, dentists are a lot more understanding. I know it seems like the most scary thing, but you have to just do it because your teeth are just as important as the rest of your health.
2006-09-14 00:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by starla_o0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General anaesthesia is not carried out in Dental practices in the UK anymore.
There is a huge number of people like you, who have a fear of dentists. If you are have true "dentalphobia" (as noone actually enjoys going to the dentist!), then your best bet is to go to a dental hospital, preferably witha university attached to it.
They should have a department that would provide intravenous sedation which is titrated according to the effect it has on you; therefore it WILL work! This is different from having a tablet to sedate or calm you as people respond differently to tablets.
A general anaesthetic is not as safe as local anaesthetic with sedation, and the risks often outweigh the benefits, so is reserved to severe cases.
Hope this is helpful.
2006-09-13 06:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by glads73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dentist kill more people that way!
They don't have the experience, some attempting it after a 2 hour seminar.
Now, anesthesiologists have the highest insurance costs because their mistakes are the most likely cause of death, even in a hospital!
And these guys are specialists!!!!!
Have read too many horror stories to EVER allow a dentist to use a general.
When this came up for my daughter and her mother was willing to do it, I put my foot down and had that aborted. He still screwed the procedure up, which made me doubly happy I didn't trust him with my daughter's life.
I am not even crazy about locals, and usually have dentists do my drilling without anything. Makes them a whole lot more cautious!
2006-09-13 04:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I'm pretty sure dentist aren't allowed to give general anaesthetics after a young girl died from one. You now have to go to your orthodontal department at your local hospital. I have a terrible fear of dentist too and have always had a general anaesthetic at the dentist, I have teeth out rather than have any kind of work done.
2006-09-13 04:14:16 · answer #5 · answered by di 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your dentist and make them aware of your phobia or just write in if u cant face ringing for an app,! u can go the hospital and have a general,they can then refer u for the treatment needed.or even ask your dentist if he will do a domicillary visit where they come to your home for a check up!
2006-09-15 22:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by j man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dentists dont give anaesthetics anymore, take some sedatives then go along to your dentist and explain your phobia. It is a common problem and he/she will understand.
2006-09-13 06:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by ducky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend taking extra special care of your teeth then, to make sure you don't have to have anything more than a cleaning. Brush 3 times a day, and the last time you brush should be right before bed. Floss after each brushing too. This should ensure that you will have as little trouble at the dentist when you do have a cleaning and check up. I hate general anesthesia, it makes me very ill when I wake up, just give me the local! yuck!
2006-09-13 04:09:26 · answer #8 · answered by big10inmidd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. you can, but don't. If you need a general, for wisdom teeth perhaps, go to hospital. What I do to forget my own pain is to think of the awful things that other people have endured. The mountain climber who had to cut off his own leg with a pocket knife. The father who inadvertantly decapitated his little daughter with a helicopter blade. And many other nightmares. It makes a visit to the dentist seem like a stroll in the park.
2006-09-13 05:26:17 · answer #9 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother reacts to general anaesthetics like that. I have a feeling her body goes into a sort of shock, when she has one and it takes her that bit longer to recover. I don't generally have a problem. I think we are all different, if you are really worried it might be an idea to go and see your GP.
2016-03-26 23:16:06 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some specialist clinics where you can get GAs but there are few and far between,
Most GAs are now done in a hospital setting with specialist medical staff.
This means you have to be referred to this service which means that you need to see a dentist first.
best thing to do is to try and find a dentist who specialises in phobics. (Most Health Boards have one as part of their Community Dental Service)
It is not easy but if you want to message me with where you are I'll see if I can find a suitable telephone number for you.
2006-09-13 21:58:21 · answer #11 · answered by bobbi b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋