I have dental phobia: How effective are the sedatives? And if i have one sedative, do i need further injection
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at
9:00 am
. asked:
I have dental phobia: How effective are the sedatives? And if i have one sedative, do i need further injections in my mouth and stuff? I really **** dentists, what i want is to go only once, get a sedative and have the work needed all in one go. If i go for a checkup first then wait, i will just back out i know i will! Is this possible? And how effective are the sedatives?
I have dental phobia: How effective are the sedatives? And if i have one sedative, do i need further injections in my mouth and stuff? I really **** dentists, what i want is to go only once, get a sedative and have the work needed all in one go. If i go for a checkup first then wait, i will just back out i know i will! Is this possible? And how effective are the sedatives?
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Filed under: Phobias
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The sedatives really do help. I have seen many VERY dental phobic patients, and they respond surprisingly well with sedatives. I too had dental phobia for many years, and couldn’t stand to step foot in a dental office- now I work in dentistry (go figure!) Those of us with dental phobia often build the whole process up to more than it is. I have also witnessed patients who are so worked up about the procedure, that when it is done, they say I can’t believe I waited all these years! This wasn’t bad at all!.
Honestly, the best way to fight dental phobia is to face it and try to get through it. It is important to do this at your own pace, so let your dentist know this. Some dentists aren’t sensitive to the time a dental phobic patient really needs—so if yours doesn’t help you get through this, then it’s time to find another. There are SOOO many out there. Desensitization is really very successful–but start with sedatives.
If you are going for a new patient exam, tell them when you call that you have dental phobia and would like the dentist to prescribe a sedative.
A checkup is necessary to determine your needs, and you will need to give your consent to treatment (when not on the sedative)- so, take the prescribed sedatives prior to the checkup ( cleaning if you are comfortable). You should get a treatment plan for your review at home (after sedatives have worn off). If you are up for it, you can then go in and have as much work done as you are comfortable with. Then, have someone take you to the dentist office and drop you off- that way you can’t leave. I know this sounds scary, but know that you can always call them in emergency… You amazingly just submit to it and really do find the courage to stick it out and reach that goal! Otherwise, you know you can hop in your car and leave!
Many of our patients have done very well. Time is the MOST important thing here though. Make sure your dentist is sensitive to YOUR needs. I have one patient who has issues with post nasal drip, so I do his entire cleaning standing up, so he doesn’t have to lay back. Another gal prefers to hold the suction so she can use it when she needs to. Some people don’t like rubber dams- there are alternatives. You must be specific in letting the doc know WHAT it is that makes you uncomfortable. The sedatives are very effective– you are awake, but the sedatives make it so you really don’t care…
I hope this helps…I know where you are coming from.