I have a serious phobia about the dentist. I know I have a couple cavaties and need to go get them filled. I also really need to have my teeth cleaned. Do you think I could find anyone to put me under?? I know it sounds ridiculous, but it would just be so much easier.
2006-11-01 18:45:08 · 8 answers · asked by suekiemama@sbcglobal.net 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Getting "put under" is not the answer.
It is costly and can be dangerous.
the simplest no-brain solution is is to ask your doctor for sub lingual ativan (lorazepam).
It is like the same stuff they inject into you when you get "put under"
You put it under your tongue and it starts to work quite quickly 30 minutes.
One or two one MGM pills should work.
get ten pills so you can try them out once before hand to see how you react.
Get someone to drive you there and back.
This works very well for plane phobia also.
generic lorazepam will be cheaper than brand name ativan.
should only cost three dollars plus prescription fee.
or you could use this as an opportunity to conquer a fear.
by learning deep breathing or self hypnosis
http://www.changethruhypnosis.com/fod.htm
2006-11-01 19:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by stillness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are best entitled to NHS dentistry if you're underneath 19 and in complete time schooling and a few of your choices for handling this are regarded to beauty and now not included through the NHS. The NHS will preserve you dentally are compatible however is not going to duvet beauty points like veneers. But step one is to discover (tough in a few locations) a NHS dentist and pass and spot him and speak about the entire specific choices to be had to you. He can be equipped to peer what you could have performed on your tooth however be sincere from the begin and also you think larger and be equipped to manage.
2016-09-01 05:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by mesidor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are dentists that will do that, but it is always a danger to undergoing anesthesia. Perhaps you could work with a therapist on overcoming the phobia. It will be better for you in the long run.
2006-11-01 18:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many dentists now offer sedation dentistry. You go and get a perscription for a sedative the day before and you take it like an hour before your appointment. You will probably sleep for the whole procedure.
2006-11-01 18:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , but i would consider sedation, where u are semi awake, u can responsed to things but when the injection wears off u will not remember anything that went on, this is the safest way, in the UK u can only have GA done at the hospital as they need to have an intensive care unit, should anything go wrong,
best of luck to you, its probably going to bump up ure dental bill though
2006-11-01 20:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by theresa d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am much like you. Although I don't like being put under either.
My Doctor prescribed me some stuff called lorazapam (aka. Ativan) It actually stops your brain from releasing the chemical that makes you have anxiety. It has had no side effects.
2006-11-01 18:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same fear of dentists and i have a prescription for a muscle relaxer that i take before a visit, it helps so much!
2006-11-01 18:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by jenn oOh la la 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call around and find out. I don't see why they wouldn't, especially if you are willing to pay for it.
Most insurances won't cover something like this so you'll have to pay for it out of pocket most likely.
Good luck.
2006-11-01 18:48:47 · answer #8 · answered by Doodlebug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋