i freak out when i need to get a cavity filled...today i went to get one and i wouldnt let the doctor do it..i felt lightheaded and like i couldnt breath because i was so nervous...i freak out about the novicane..the needle and after just my face being numb..my dentist today suggested that i try laughing gas..idk if i want to do that because it kind of freaks me out too...what happens? im not one to get high and i dont drink because im afraid of what it will feel like to be drunk or high..when im on the laughing gas will i freak out if i dont like it or will i rly not care..someone said that if your too nervous going into it then it wont work..is this true? also is there anything bad that could happen from the laughing gas? and finally when they are done and take the laughing gas off will the feling just go away and ill be normal or will i still feel funny? and will i still be numb from the novicane when the laughing gas is done? thanks..
2006-09-27 07:12:33 · 4 answers · asked by Manda 2 in Health ➔ Dental
It just puts your mind in a "dreamy" state or you might even fall asleep. It will relax you and you don't feel "freaked out" at all. They actually mix N2O with pure oxygen for you to breathe. After the procedure they will change the mix to just oxygen, which you will breathe for a few to bring you back to normal (you probably won't know when they change it). It is very safe and dentists have used it for years (mostly on kids) I really think it could help calm your fears. When they give it to you just be sure to breathe through your nose so you're getting the N2O. I think if you're nervous it's easy to forget that! Our patients are completely fine afterward and are able to drive themselves home. You won't feel any "pain" with a filling, just a lot of noise so bring your ipod or headphones if you have them! Your mouth will be numb still for a few hours.
Hope this helps!!
Dental assistant
2006-09-27 11:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by misindy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm going myself today and I am HIGHLY nervous! the Nitrous works very well for me. It relaxes me. Once they put you back to oxygen, it goes away. No big deal. I prefer the nitrous when I'm getting ANY dental work. I despise going to the dentist. I have had no adverse reactions to it.
2006-09-27 07:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow, I don't see the need for nitrous for a simple filling, it's really not that bad. just go in, take your ipod, be calm and tell yourself it's not going to be that bad...because it isn't. the worst is the shot and it's just a pinch. get your filling, then go out and have a beer and get laid, you need it.... you're way to high strung!
2006-09-27 07:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
it's nitrous oxide. Might make you feel queasy afterwards. otherwise it's fine..
2006-09-27 07:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋