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 […]
Lost my front teeth
My front teeth were knocked out by my husband. He’s been put in jail, but I don’t know what to do about my teeth. Can an emergency dentist take care of this? Tiana L. – Illinois Tiana, I’m very sorry this happened to you. I’m glad you had the fortitude to call the police. You […]
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 […]
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 […]