I had severe hyperemesis gravidarum for three pregnancies and it really did a number on my teeth. I went in for a dental consultation before my last pregnancy and it was pretty bad. We’re talking thousands of dollars of work that will take dozens of visits. I’m sure it’s way worse now since I went […]
Getting past fear of the dentist
I have been afraid of the dentist my entire life. It started with a dental appointment as a child that is the stuff of nightmares. I really need to get past this, because I realize it is affecting my oral health. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to the dentist. I fear I’m […]
Can I drink wine before going to the dentist?
I’m a little uncomfortable going to the dentist. Wine relaxes me. I was hoping you would tell me if it OK to go to the dentist after drinking a little wine. Christie M. – Oklahoma Christie, You’re not alone in your discomfort with a dentist. Many people have either had a traumatic experience with a […]
Sedation for smells
Can I use sedation dentistry simply because my dentist smells horrible? I dont know what is going on with the man. He’s never smelled bad before, but the last appointment, I thought I was going vomit. I know it isn’t the typical reason for using sedation, but it’s that or switch dentists. Carla- Idaho Carla, […]
Percocet for a dental appointment
I get percocets from my doctor for pain. I m not crazy about dentists. I wondered if it was safe to take a percocet before my appointment to kind of relax me? Delaney M. – Washington Delaney, You can take a percocet, if you feel that will help you. Just be very certain you let […]
Protecting yourself from assault under sedation
How can your protect yourself from sexual assualt while under sedation? Amanda D. – New Jersey Amanda, Let me assume from your question that you’re worried about the dentist assaulting you while you’re under sedation. Dental sedation isn’t the same as surgical sedation. You are conscious. You’re just pain free. All your protective reflexes are […]
My dentist gives me nightmares
The last few weeks I’ve been having nightmares about my dentist. He’s the nicest man in the world, but the last few appointments have been pretty rough. The last one was so bad, I didn’t think I could handle much longer. Now I’m having nightmares and I’m a little too afraid to go to my […]
Can I be sedated for any dental work?
I don’t like dental care. Is it possible to get sedated for any kind of dental work? Even cleanings and such? Serena I. – Billings, MT Serena, It is possible to have several different levels of sedation during your dental care. You can have everything from nitrous oxide to “relax” you all the way to […]
Is sedation dentistry safe?
Can I still do sedation dentistry if I take drugs? I don’t want to tell me dentist, because I am afraid of getting in trouble. Plus, he knows my parents and might tell them. Name withheld There are risks when any type of medication is taken. However, in general, sedation dentistry is one of the […]
Scared of the dentist
I’m engaged. My fiance and I have been talking about combining our lives. I’ll be moving to his city. He told me about his doctor and dentist. I was really embarrased to realize that I haven’t been to a dentist in 15 years. It’s because I’m terrified of dentists. I was didn’t tell him because […]
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