I have pretty severe anxiety that also makes its way into my dental care. I’ve been advised to try dental sedation but have this fear that I may wake up in the middle of it. I heard it is not the same as anesthesia so I’m a bit panicked to try it. What are the […]
What’s the Difference Between Surgery and Dental Sedation?
I am thinking of getting sedation for my dental work. Is it the same kind of sedation you get for surgery? Samantha W. – Georgia Samanatha, It depends on what type of dental sedation you decide to get. Let me give you an idea of the ranges. Bear in mind that not all dentists do […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]