I needed a ton of dental work. My dentist figured, even with sedation, it would take four appointments. My first appointment wasn’t until noon. I ate something that morning, even though they told me not to. When I took the sedation I became super sick. They asked me if I’d eaten. I was embarrassed and […]
How Do I Find The Best Dentist For An Anxious Patient?
I’m hoping to find the best dentist for anxious patients. This probably sounds silly… I’m a grown woman now, but ever since I was a little girl I’ve gotten anxious at the dentist. I never really have any problems. I’ve had a few cavities filled before, but I’ve never needed any serious work done. I […]
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 You Be Sedated Because You Don’t Like Your Dentist
I have a dentist who is very good at his job. He’s done my cosmetic work too and always makes my smile look great. The only problem I have is he’s kind of an annoying, arrogant, condescending git. I don’t want to leave his practice, because I know I’ll always have a great smile, which […]
Drunk at the Dentist
I am so humiliated. I needed to go to the dentist, but I have a deathly fear of them. I drank some wine before my appointment. Apparently, I drank more than I expected, because the dentist had to call my husband to pick me up. I was drunk. It’s the worst experience of my life. […]
Can I get sedation for every dental procedure?
I do much better with sedation. My last extraction was a breeze. I decided then and there that I wanted sedation for EVERY procedure. But, my dentist said that it is only to be used for certain procedures. I know my friend, who recommended sedation to me in the first place, uses it every time. […]
Dentists are my nightmare
You know how some children fear the dark? Or have nightmares about a monster? Well, my nightmares are about dentists. In fact, I’m dressing up as a dentist for halloween. However, I’ve got to face my nightmare. I’ve got a toothache that I am sure origninated in the gates of hell. So…help me. How do […]
Sedation Dentistry and Special Needs Children
I have a child with special needs that is getting old enough to go to the dentist. I don’t think he can just sit through the appointment. I’ve been doing some research and have read that sedation dentistry is safe, but I’m wondering how often it has been done on special needs children. He is […]
Need too many appointments to keep my family functioning
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 […]