medication afterward? how does he add the bone to my gums and what kind of bone does he use. he is having me take something called ativan in the morning and i have no idea what that is can someone help me?
2007-04-15 13:00:13 · 7 answers · asked by Teri E 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Ativan will make you really relaxed. Be sure to have someone available to drive you home. If I had as many questions about this procedure as you do, I would definitely ask my dentist. You should always know what is being done to you ahead of time. If you don't understand the procedure, ask questions until you do. This is very important.
2007-04-15 13:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Honeyface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, ativan is the same general medicine as Valium. It will help reduce any anxiety that you might have about the procedure. In other words, you are still going to have the procedure, but you won't care.
When you have a tooth pulled it actually leaves a hole in your jaw bone. He will place "Bone Morphagenic Protein" , artificial bone where he pulled the teeth. That way, weather you have false teeth, implants, or bridge work done, there will be solid jaw bone underneath for support.
2007-04-15 13:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ativan is often used as a sleep aid. It will relax you. As for the pain, ask the dentist about prescribing medication to take after the procedure, and follow all of his instructions carefully.
2007-04-15 13:06:22 · answer #3 · answered by SB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ativan is a benzodiazepine drug similar to valium. It will calm you down. It is a very safe drug if used occasionally so taking a one off dose will not cause you any side effects. The only problems are if you take it regularly which is not what you are going to do. You will be fine. He should anethetise your gums put you out with anesthetic so you shouldn't feel any pain during the proceedure. You will do fine.
2007-04-18 14:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by mark f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For you and anyone else out there reading this question....Please, Please ask all of these questions while you're in the office. You will feel more at ease if you have all the answers ahead of time.
Don't be afraid to ask. The dentist and assistant wants you to be informed.
2007-04-15 13:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by DB2KP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't be so bad. The pain killers today kick butt! So relax a bit.
2007-04-15 13:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will definitely be sent home with pain medication
2007-04-19 08:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋