Sunday, December 9, 2012

Can I refuse sedation at the dentist?

Q. I haven't been to the dentist in ages, and fear I might need to go soon to at least get a few cavities filled. And I will eventually need one wisdom tooth pulled. I've never been sedated, as far as I know, and I don't want to be now. For various reasons, I'd like to refuse sedation. Do most dentists allow you this choice when they'd rather sedate you? I understand for long surgical procedures I'd not have that option, but hopefully for the rest I might? Thanks for any help.

A. I had to have my wisdom tooth surgically removed and they weren't going to put me out and they said that they had me down for a local anesthetic.

I told them "The hell you do. You're putting me out." lol

You're going to need a local anesthetic though (a Novocaine shot in the gum), even to fill the cavities. It hurts pretty bad when they grind your teeth down.


Can I take Valium while getting teeth removed instead of expensive sedation?
Q. I am getting 2 wisdom teeth removed. Mild sedation costs $350. Dentist says they use fentynal. Insurance won't cover it. I have 30mg of Valium. Can I take the valium instead to take the edge off? If so how many mg? I am 5'3 123lb female.

A. You probably can take Valium, ask your doctor or dentist how much. They can tell you the correct dose. Also, make sure you get someone to drive you to your app't & stay with you for a while if you take valium.


My boyfriend is getting an IV sedation at the dentist tomorrow. What should I do after his appointment?
Q. I'm driving him there and back. The dentist just said I need to "supervise" him, but didn't elaborate. Some people said I needed to stay with him while he sleeps it off after the appointment, some people have said I can leave him alone (but still be in the same house) while he sleeps it off, and some people have said I can just leave him as soon as we get back home. What should I do?

A. I had IV sedation for a colonoscopy recently. My husband drove me home and I slept from about noon to 4pm. It was a very deep sleep, I woke up, ate dinner and was fine. You could probalby put him to bed and go do something and check on him in a couple of hours.


I'm looking for a sedation dentist that accepts caresource insurance in cleveland?
Q. I am absolutely terrified of the dentist. Does anyone know of a dentist or dental practice in Cleveland, North Royalton, or Strongsville (or near there) that accepts Caresource insurance, and practices sedation dentistry? I have to get cavities filled and am so petrified that I'm having panic attacks just at the thought of having my teeth checked.

A. Sedation may not be what you think

Just a heads up,you may not want them to give you the drug called Versed
( Midazolam )
In fact, many people who use Versed for " IV Sedation,Conscious Sedation" during a procedure are awake for the entire procedure but remember nothing, often believing they were "out" the whole time.



Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is commonly administered in combination with anesthesia before and during surgery. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like colonoscopies dental procedures like extractions,conscience sedation,twilight sleep, so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort.HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THOSE SENSATIONS WILL NOT BE EXPERIENCED!!!!Forgetting does no mean it did not happen!! Amnesia does NOT take place for some patients.

IT'S NOT MY INTENTION FOR YOU TO NOT GET THE PROCEDURE DONE, JUST INFORMING YOU THAT YOU MAY WANT IT DONE WITH ANOTHER DRUG!!!!!

Here is a note from a Dentist about Versed
I've used Versed 1000+ times during oral surgery procedures and I've never had a complaint. It's a miracle drug because it is safe and it causes you to not remember an unpleasant experience. My answer to him is isn't it better to have not experienced the pain than to have forgot it. No wonder you have had no complaints you gave them amnesia!!





Powered by Yahoo! Answers

No comments:

Post a Comment