Can you still get put to sleep for extractions?

Question

I'm asking this because there is a tooth I've been in agony on-and-off with for a while.
I've tried to have it taken out 3 times - once with my regular dentist, twice with 2 emergency dentists.

Each time I am numbed up with the injection, however, when it comes to testing if its numb, banging on the tooth, etc, it hurts really bad.
Each time after that the dentist has sent me home with a course of antibiotics - twice metrodiaznol or whatever, once amoxycillen.
I take the course, tooth goes fine for a while and then it comes back.

Its a bad tooth - more than half is gone and I'm on my 3rd temporary filling.

So I'm asking, is there any other way of getting the tooth out on the NHS.

As it seems its going to be the same thing everytime I try to get it out. I dont think theres enough of the tooth left to get a regular filling.

My next dentist appointment isnt until Mid-April.

I have had tooth out before, without pain so its not as though I'm scared to get it out.

Answer 1

I've had a total of 6 teeth extracted. I was put to sleep for all of the surgeries. I have high anxiety.

I heard you don't have to be sedated unless you want to but also want to check to see if your insurance covers that as part of the procedure.

Maybe you can ask for laughing gas, I tried that along with numbing but it was a horrible experience. But then again I hear people do it all the time with just numbing! I give them lots of credit to be able to do that, b/c I know I can't!

Answer 2

If the antibiotics are helping but then the pain comes back, you should get that tooth out DURING the antibiotic treatment. You may need an oral surgeon, not just a dentist. They always sedate especially if it is a large molar tooth. I don't think dentists have the strong anesthetics to sedate a patient.

Answer 3

Yes you can! I had a tooth out 2 weeks ago and was given the choice of being put under an anaesthetic or have just a local and be wide awake. It still is quite expensive on the n.h.s your dentist should be able to refer you to a surgery that offers this. It does cost more because you have to have a qualified anaesthetist through out the procedure. I hope that helps. good luck with yr tooth!

Answer 4

The thing is you dont want to be put to sleep without a anesthesiologist and there are none in dentist's offices.
I would try getting a referral to an oral surgeon, either through your regular dentist saying you do not want to wait until April or calling the 1800 Dentist referral service.

Answer 5

Yes, you can be knocked out for an extraction. You need to seek a dentist that is an DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine); one that can administer anesthesia. They are expensive and sometimes insurance doesn't pay for everything. If you are in pain, you should seek to get that tooth out asap. Dentists will work with you. Get on a list.

Answer 6

Some dentists will do it...mostly when you are getting wisdom teeth taken out...I'm sure if you told him of your past experiences with unsuccessful removal he may can give you an alternative choice where you can be put completely under. I'm with you...I do not like pain in my mouth...if I need dental surgery I'll tell my Dr. to knock me out like I am having a kidney transplant!!! Talk to your dentist...I'm sure he can find a solution for you. Good luck...I hope all goes well this time around!!!!

Answer 7

You need to get it out SOON. You can still be "put under" to have teeth removed but USUALLY only by an Oral Surgeon. Ask your DDS to refer you to one. It'll usually add (depending on your surgeon) $150-$300 to the price of the removal. I'd stick to letting your dentist do it. go in a week before get and properly take the antibiotic and you should be Good to go then.

Answer 8

It depends on the office and the type of dentist. If you go to an oral surgeon, that office is more likely to be set up for a patient to be sedated. If you go to a general dentist, it may not.

Answer 9

You do have the right to ask for pain management that is a step above xylocaine injection. YOUR doc may not have the training to do it, though.
Why not call the doc in advance, explain what you want and ask if he is certified to do nitrous oxide or other anesthesia. If not, let him refer you to someone who does and have the extraction done under anesthesia.
My first root canal, I was not given an option and it was horrible. Second time, I refused to go through it consciously, and got referred to a second doc who had certification. All happy now.
This is in the US tho.

Answer 10

Yes, you can be given something prior to an extraction. Don't be ashamed either, I'm 43 and would consider it in a heartbeat if I needed a tooth extraction!! Good luck!!