Has anyone here ever had sedation dentistry? I am about to have major

[mfcorey1]

dental work and I am apprehensive about that kind of anesthesia unless I am in a hospital.

[NaturalHigh]

1. I had it just recently for a root canal.

Worked like a charm.

[Archae]

2. I did, it sure helped.

No problems.

[JNelson6563]

3. I did it and it was a very good thing.

They will monitor you closely and have been thoroughly trained. Don't worry.

Julie

[Skink]

4. Sort of like being hyptmotized

[whatthehey]

5. yep - no problems

Only way I'd do anything really major.

[pinboy3niner]

6. I had it for a major oral surgery operation in the clinic and it worked great

It made me sleepy--and I even dropped off for most of the procedure. It was more serious than a dental procedure, and it probably was the most pleasant surgery I ever had.

[freshwest]

7. Yes. I was midsentence, had a gap in time, and resumed my question, unaware I'd been unconscious.

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It was just that clear and seamless. I thought they hadn't started yet. My brain acted as if NO time had passed.

Just remember that they require someone to be there to take you home before they start or they will cancel it. You can't show up solo.

For me it was far easier than being put under for major surgery. No nausea or difficulty functioning afterwards.

Good luck.

[Greybnk48]

8. I just had it for two bone grafts

and in December for placement of implants. I woke myself up snoring this last time, lol. My oral surgeon hooks up a heart monitor, oximeter, along with the I.V. but all is done in the office. I was wheezing two weeks ago for the bone grafting, and he said he was going to keep me very "light," but I couldn't tell the difference.

At my regular Dentist, we've just used pills, one the night before and two an hour prior to my appt in the a.m. I then sleep through most of my treatment.

[COLGATE4]

9. Sedation is only anesthesia in the most general

of senses. Under sedation you really aren't "out", but rather in a state where you can respond to instructions to move, etc. but you won't remember any of it. In most instances dental sedation is fast, painless and safe. However you should speak with your Dentist if you're apprehensive. (Note: I've had it done multiple times).

[OriginalGeek]

21. Well dang - I thought I had had it

but maybe not. All I know is they shot me in the arm with something and said count backwards from 10 and I don't remember getting to 8.

Next thing I knew my wife was driving me home and I felt more rested and relaxed than any other time in my life. I did eventually feel sore in the area they had cut but nothing like even the pain I get from regular fillings.

I only wish i could have that guy with the needle follow me around for dr appointments and work meetings.

[COLGATE4]

22. No - you had it. You get a I.V. shot (often Versed)

and you're out like a light. You come to a little later and don't have any knowledge of what went on. It's the only way to go if you're going to have a long or potentially painful procedure.

[OriginalGeek]

23. IT must be the not remembering part

man I could swear I was gone gone gone - I am amazed I might have been able to respond to any instructions lol.

And yeah, no way I'd ever get anything done without it now.

[moriah]

25. Versed blocks memory formation, similar to Rohypnol.

Both are powerful short-acting benzodiazepines, but you can be roused and respond to instructions... just not remember anything.

Kinda scary, really.

[LisaLynne]

28. Yeah, I have never liked the idea of those... nt

[msanthrope]

10. Get in touch with PCIntern here. nt

[TheCowsCameHome]

11. My dentist is very smooth,

he reached into my mouth and extracted the entire contents of my wallet and I never felt a thing.

[Nye Bevan]

12. Like you, I was more nervous about the sedation than the procedure.

So I opted to go only with Novocaine, no sedation. It worked great, there was no pain and I was able to help the oral surgeon by moving my head where he wanted. No grogginess and I could drive home afterwards.

[FloridaBlues]

13. I had sedation

It is not usually general anesthesia it's a sedation like versed. You are monitored.
I just had it done two times .

[CTyankee]

14. My husband just had a molar extracted and I thought they'd put him under sedation

because he has a very strong gag reflex, but he got novocain instead.

I would actually prefer getting sedation, myself, because I find the injections incredibly painful.

[Nye Bevan]

17. The trick is for them to numb the injection site first with topical novocaine on cotton swabs.

When they did that I could barely feel the needle going in when they injected the "real" novocaine.

[CTyankee]

18. yeah, they do that but I am still finding them painful...

[elleng]

27. I do too, Peg.

[stevenleser]

15. Many years ago, but yes, for wisdom teeth removal. Sedation part went really well.

Had some nerve damage with the removal.

[reddread]

16. you should be nervous about it in a hospital too

I know a doctor who will take the pain over the consequences of the stuff they use.

[RebelOne]

19. I've had it many times, as I have lots of dental procedures.

Piece of cake. Best time was when I received laughing gas to have two wisdom teeth removed. I felt no pain afterward and laughed all the way home.

[Warren DeMontague]

20. Yes, and I give it two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Although I think there may be a range of experiences depending on the individual and the drugs involved.

I had sodium pentothal back when I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth, at about age 20 or so.... shit fucked me up massively and I woke up confused and pissed off.

More recently, though, I've had to have some work done including a couple root canals, etc. and I was sedated with Fentanyl. I guess some people don't react well to it, but I'm not one of them. They could have sawed my head off with a rusty steak knife, and I would have been "sure, fine, no prob".

Seriously, any major work, I'm never doing it any other way. Ever again.

[moriah]

24. I've had IV sedation for wisdom teeth removal and other extractions.

Not sure if they're using the same protocol, but it was a combination of Demerol and Versed (midazolam) they gave me. I don't remember anything about the procedures, only remember the IV start.

I think you're still rousable and actually conscious during the procedure, but the Versed in particular causes memory loss. So it's not like someone has to breathe for you, etc.

[elleng]

26. I did once,

molar extraction. Went fine.

[tridim]

29. Does it stop the gag reflex? Because that's the only part I worry about.

I get queasy just thinking about my gag reflex. :/

[notadmblnd]

30. last root canal I had I was in too much pain to wait for anesthesia

to take affect so I had him do the procedure without it. It saved me a few bucks too.

[MrScorpio]

31. They knocked me out to remove my wisdom teeth

The most painful part was the needle going in my hand. After that, it was smooth sailing. Everything went fine.

[Turbineguy]

32. 4 wisdom teeth out at the same time. I was out.

It went fine except when I went to the pharmacy to pick up some pain pills afterwards. The pharmacist decided I was stoned and he wasn't going to give me the pills. The taxi driver came in and yelled "the guy just had 4 wisdom teeth pulled!"

I got the pills.

Now my Dentist was an excellent Dentist and I trusted him.

[PCIntern]

33. As long as this is a trained staff

In a reasonably modern facility you'll do just fine.

It is wondrous for people not to have to endure that which makes them physically or emotionally ill.

Best of luck and let us know how it went!!

[Ruby the Liberal]

34. Late 80s - wisdom teeth out in the oral surgeon's office

Don't remember anything other than counting backwards - and I think I made it to 2 numbers.

My roommate at the time drove me and she said it only took about 20 minutes. When we left, I asked her to drive to the pharmacy to get the prescription filled. I dropped it off and shopped for 20 minutes while they filled it. Surprised myself on that one. I have had hospital surgeries where the anesthesia lingers for days. No idea why that was different.

Please talk with the Doc about your apprehensions before he puts you under.

[mfcorey1]

35. Thanks everyone. My sleep disorder doctor has informed me that because

I have apnea and sleep with a CPAP, she would not recommend sedation.

[JI7]

36. once when i was put to sleep and another time it was just anesthesia , should not be a problem

unless the doctor or place has bad reviews.