{"id":667,"date":"2019-05-30T14:33:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T18:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/?p=667"},"modified":"2019-07-01T00:02:17","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T04:02:17","slug":"craigslist-dental-sedation-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/craigslist-dental-sedation-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Craigslist for Dental Sedation Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I need to have a tricky dental procedure done. My dentist said it will require I take sedation, which is a pill which will sort of make me too sleepy to be on my own. He did say I will need a driver to get me there and back as well as stay with me after the procedure. The problem is I don&#8217;t have one. I just moved here when my wisdom teeth became a problem. I took an Uber to my last couple of appointments. I don&#8217;t think they&#8217;ll stay with me at the dental clinic because that&#8217;s probably against the rules. I&#8217;m thinking I can just hire someone from Craigslist. Would I have to tell the dentist that&#8217;s what I did? I just need someone there, right? I don&#8217;t want him to be picky about the pereson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LeeAnn<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear LeeAnn,<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-523\" src=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/sedation-dentistry-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"A woman lsleeping in a dental chair from dental sedation\" width=\"295\" height=\"397\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Dental sedation is designed to give you peace of mind.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things like this always seem to happen at the worst time, don&#8217;t they? How stressful it must be for you to have to deal with this on top of moving to a new area. I&#8217;m glad that you are trying to come up with a solution. I&#8217;m going to steer you in a different direction, though.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don&#8217;t think Craiglist is a safe option for you. There have been too many people attacked or killed through Craigslist. Being on <a href=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/sedation-dentist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dental sedation (opens in a new tab)\">dental sedation<\/a> makes you especially vulnerable. As you mentioned, the medication you will be given will completely relax you. You&#8217;ll be too loopy to drive. You&#8217;ll even need someone to stay with you at your home for several hours until the medicine wears off and you are lucid and steady on your feet again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We often suggest patients plan to stay in bed or on the couch all day binging their favorite shows or reading.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are in a vulnerable state is not the time to have a stranger have control of your body and your possessions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All that being said, you still need the work done on your wisdom teeth. If you leave it untreated you could very likely end up with <a href=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/emergency-dentist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"a dental emergency (opens in a new tab)\">a dental emergency<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solutions for Your Dental Sedation Driver<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have a few ideas which I think will serve you better. You don&#8217;t have to take any of them, but wanted to make sure you&#8217;d thought of these options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, do you have a family or friend from your previous residence who could come up for a day or two. The first day they could be your driver and caregiver. The second day you could catch up and have fun together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that is not possible, another option is to check with your medical or dental insurance to see if they&#8217;d cover medical assistance for a day. Some insurances will cover in-home care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another option is community programs which help the elderly or vulnerable during medical situations. Your dentist&#8217;s staff may already know of these. Call them to check before you spend hours on unnecessary research.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, I&#8217;d look at faith groups. Have you started attending a church or synagogue? I&#8217;m sure your spiritual leader would be in a great position to help connect you with someone willing to help a new member or visitor who can be trusted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope this helps. This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Libertyville Dentist (opens in a new tab)\">Libertyville Dentist<\/a> Dr. David Potts.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I need to have a tricky dental procedure done. My dentist said it will require I take sedation, which is a pill which will sort of make me too sleepy to be on my own. 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