If I’m on anxiety medicine will a dentist refuse to give me sedation? I’m thinking of just not telling him. If you could tell me what medicine he’ll use I can look up whether it will interact.
Allison J. – Kentucky
Allison,
It would be impossible for me to do that. Each sedation dentist uses a different type of medication. It would be foolish for me to try and predict which one he’ll use. The dentist isn’t going to turn you away unless he or she finds out you’re being dishonest. When you do that, you risk your life.
You’ll be able to get your sedation. Dentists are used to anxious patients. They’re familiar with the medications that patients with anxiety and depression take. Tell him, preferably ahead of your appointment, all the medications you’re on. That will put him in the best positions to give sedation that won’t interfere what you’re already taken.
The important part is being honest.
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