I'm going to be sedated to have a tooth out and 2 fillings as I'm absolutely terrified of dentists. People have said i wont know anything about it but I don't know whether to believe them. How much do you really feel, and what exactly is it like? I know you don't go completely under so therefore you must know whats going on. Please help, I'm so scared!!!
2007-01-04 07:24:26 · 12 answers · asked by xxxcrcxxx 1 in Health ➔ Dental
YOU WILL KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE TIME BUT YOU WON'T REALLY CARE. YOU SHOULDN'T FEEL ANY PAIN, JUST PRESSURE. IF YOU FEEL PAIN, THEN YOU NEED TO TELL YOUR DENTIST AND HE CAN NUMB YOU UP SOME MORE.
IT SHOULD GO SOMETHING LIKE THIS: THEY'LL PROBABLY GIVE YOU SOME "LAUGHING GAS" TO BREATHE IN, INITIALLY. THEN THEY'LL DAB SOME NUMBING MEDICINE ON THE GUM-LINE WHERE YOU'LL HAVE THE WORK DONE. THEN THEY'LL CHECK IN A MINUTE OR TWO AND ASK IF YOU'RE "FEELING IT YET" (THE LITTLE BUZZ FROM THE GAS). THEN THEY'LL GIVE YOU SOME INJECTIONS IN THE NUMB AREAS AND LET THAT SOAK IN FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. THEN THEY'LL DO THEIR THING AND YOU'LL JUST LAY THERE AND TRY TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO "FIX" YOUR EYES ON DURING THE PROCEDURE. MEANING, DO YOU LOOK AT THE TV, THE DENTIST'S HEAD, YOUR REFLECTION IN HIS SAFETY GLASSES, ETC. THAT'S THE HARDEST PART -- TRUST ME.
2007-01-04 07:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im due to go the dentist soon to get a cracked tooth out but ive been to busy to go recently, but im going private coz no nhs dentist will do it! I have had it done then when i was 13, i needed a brace the dentist said "you have to many cars not enough parking spaces" so i had 4teeth out, i had all out will i was sedated, All i remember was saying "do you have to put the needle there cant you put it in my hand instead?" then i went like a bit asleep, bit halfy half really, and i kept wakin up seein the dentist face, then i can out of the dentist stil doped up got home & feel asleep and woke up few hrs later ok! you dont feel a thing apart from if they numb you up b4 they give you the needle!
2007-01-04 08:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called twighlight sedation, generally they'll give you an injection of midazolam or something similar, which is the same thing as they use for many medical procedures (which is how I know about it). You're still conscious, but very drowsy and not really aware of what's going on around you. I would imagine they'll still use local anaesthesia before they start work on the teeth in question, so you won't be in any pain either. Generally, when you come round you won't remember anything about the procedure, it'll just be like a blank space in your memory.
Try not to worry about it, it's supposed to be really effective, and I know it works for medical procedures, I've seen it first hand, so I'd guess it'll work the same for dental things too. Good luck!
2007-01-04 07:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was sedated via i.v for a gastroscopy and you dont feel anything you are still conscious the doc said i was rambling on about all sorts, and that i seemed to love the effect. When i came round i couldnt remember a thing and it has never come back to me, i think you will find sedation a pleasant feeling. You really wont care about anything. If it has become a phobia the g.p can prescribe Diazepam to help the day before and that morning.You will be fine.
2007-01-04 07:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by babyshambles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had IV sedation for fillings, cleaning all done in one visit. It is wonderful and will not feel or remember anything. Only will feel relief knowing it is over when you are woken up. When I woke up my gum was numb, so the did give an injection only after I was sedated. He did not give me the injection while I was awake. Tell the dentist you prefer not to be awake for injections.
2007-01-04 07:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dentist must know your scared cause they try if they can to give you an injection in the gum, he will give you the correct type of sedation don't think you will know or feel anything hope all goes well
2007-01-04 10:10:26 · answer #6 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you having injections or gas and air? Having had years of dental work I have never felt pain whilst treatment is being done. Injections are unpleasant and hurt like injections in the arm. Gas and air just 'sends' you. So don't worry.
To be honest the dull ache generally appears hours later when all this stuff wears off so make sure you have some pain killers ready like asprin or such like.
Good luck.
2007-01-04 07:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by mother sensible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me you know when your sedated, you tend to start feeling a little drunk and the effect becomes and intense. I had a minor op last May for which I was sedated before a local anaesthetic and all I can remember was feeling 'happy' drunk.
2007-01-04 07:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by Hendo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this done recently coz i'm scared of the dentist too. it was fine, i really don't remember a thing apart from talking absolute shite when i came round.
apparently you are still conscious while everything is being done but i really can't remember anything. it's kinda fun.
2007-01-04 07:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by AJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are total anesthesia and local anesthesia
all have in common that you sensitivity is tested prior to operation procedure so do not worry just make sure not to drive a car after the successful treatment stay happy
2007-01-04 07:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by GERHARD K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋