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IV Sedation.......tooth extraction.

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OwllwOOwllwO · 19/12/2012 23:22

Am I being unreasonable to be absolutely shitting myself, thinking that at 9.15am tomorrow I will be sedated and having my teeth yanked out!!!

Has anyone had this done? I'm such a wuss when it comes to the dentist. I've had this decaying tooth in my gob for 4 years ......and another one broken next to it......

Anyway they need to come out as I've had the most severe tooth ache ever! I would certainly rather give birth again, and I only did that 6 months ago.

Has anyone undergone this method of tooth extraction? It's IV sedation where the dentist drugs you and apparently you feel drunk but not asleep. You then 'wake up' and can't remember anything even though you've been awake through the whole procedure.

Like I said I'm shitting myself but I need some reassurance!

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likeatonneofbricks · 20/12/2012 01:17

but they still should watch it - unless this is completely different from hospital anaesthesia?

likeatonneofbricks · 20/12/2012 01:22

Ifyoulike, yes that's what i mean - is there a risk of blood pressure dropping dangerously etc? generally any contraindications, like say for those who have asthma?

BitofSparklingPerry · 20/12/2012 01:23

They are special dentists, i seem to remember about four or five people around me for the procedure, and a lot more equipment etc, pus a little bed in the side room where I 'came round'

BitofSparklingPerry · 20/12/2012 01:24

I think I had to be nil by mouth for the day too.

Ifyoulike · 20/12/2012 01:28

It depends on the exact sedative they use, but most sedatives will cause blood pressure to drop a little bit (not dangerous), but like any drug, the effect will increase the more is given, so obviously you don't want to give too much.

Fortunately, anyone giving sedatives will be more than aware of this, and will be watching for it very carefully (and in healthcare they do keep other drugs close by that would counteract the effects if necessary).

If there are any contraindications for the sedative they're using (I dont' know which one it is), they will run through questions with you beforehand (you probably already filled out a sheet when you joined the dentist).

I know its easier said than done, but I would try not to worry, and think about how wonderful you'll feel when its all finished.

StickEmUp · 20/12/2012 07:15

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caron1968 · 20/12/2012 07:25

Conscious sedation is very controlled these days. It generally involves two trained people who are able to resuscitate if anything goes wrong which is incredibly rare. I have worked in A&E for 12 years and see conscious sedation almosy everyday and have yet to see anybody need resuscitating.
Every person who has had it was unable to recall the procedure afterwards and believe me some of the injuries that required treatment were much more painful than a tooth extraction. Good luck you will be fine.

Runoutofideas · 20/12/2012 07:26

IV sedation is truly and utterly brilliant. I have had 3 wisdom teeth and a broken root removed with IV sedation and I felt no pain at all and have absolutely no recollection of the procedure. The worst part is putting the line in your hand, as you remember that bit! You are conscious all the way through, but really unaware of what is going on. The dentist could have said to me "right, next we're going to chop your head off" and I would have said "yeaaaah, fine, go ahead!". Worrying about it in advance is far worse than actually having it done - and that is from someone who put off having their wisdom teeth out for 18 years!

margarethamilton · 20/12/2012 07:38

It's wonderful and you'll be fine. You do talk shite though! At least until they start the work! It's like a total day off your life. I'd have it now if I could...

It's not like being drunk which is how people described it to me. You just feel very safe, comfortable and relaxed. I honestly could have stayed all day and was slightly disappointed when it was all over!

MyCarHasBrokenDownAgain · 20/12/2012 07:40

Another one who has it just for fillings . It's brilliant, and I've never remembered anything. They usually just put a cannula the back of my hand, I count to 10 .... then it's all done! Got an appointment in January ...

scaryg · 20/12/2012 07:48

I may need a broken tooth taken out under sedation. But I'm still breastfeeding, does anyone know if it can still be done?

PessaryPam · 20/12/2012 08:05

I've had dental work done under rohypnol and it's great. I have no recollection at all, and I was compliant and calm according to my DH who was with me.

Allergictoironing · 20/12/2012 08:15

I'm one of the worst around about the dentist, involuntarity bit my dentist when she was just looking once! I also get panic attacks if anything is done when I'm conscious, and throw up at the slightest excuse - even the medicated mouthwash stuff!

IV sedation is sometimes called Twilight & I gather it's valium, diazepam or a related drug, straight into the back of the hand or in the arm in my case as my veins go all shy & hide when they see a needle. However you'll probably also get a local anaesthetic in the mouth (I always do). The dentist needs to have been trained properly to use it.

Everyone reacts a bit differently but in my case I genuinely rarely remember anything that happened (like with a full general anaesthetic). They won't let you go home until you recover to a certain degree and you MUST have someone (adult) to take you home & be there for a while after, 24 hours is recommended at least until you know how you react. According to my DSis who takes me, I'll forget things I've said just 5 minutes before and keep asking the same questions. I usually don't remember anything that happens between a minute after they start to get the stuff in and about 3-4 hours later, then I'm dozy for another couple of hours; luckily I'm absolutely fine a couple of hours after that.

Booboostoo · 20/12/2012 08:23

Wow this stuff sounds amazing! Why haven't my dentists ever mentioned it??? I've literally cried myself through procedures!

Can I get this done privately in London? (don't live in the UK but I would fly in for this!)

nannynick · 20/12/2012 08:32

Had this done this time last year and it's a very odd thing to hear what happened following having the sedation. You function perfectly well but have no memory of what happened.
Stay in bed as long as you can afterwards. Around 6 hours after I had IV Sed, I woke up and decided to go downstairs to get a drink - bad mistake, made it downstairs but felt very faint once there. So if you feel thirsty, call for your helper, don't get out of bed.

Good luck, you will be fine.

nannynick · 20/12/2012 08:52

Booboostoo - Acorn Dental in Slough (travel distance of London) do sedation privately. I've used them for emergency Sunday morning treatment of an abscess, not cheap. No idea how much they would charge for sedation but it's certainly available.

Allergictoironing · 20/12/2012 08:59

Booboostoo search for a dentists that advertise as being for very nervous patients then ask them about IV Sedation. If your dentist haasn't offered it to you then I'd guess they don't do it. As far as i know it isn't available on the NHS anyway (never found it done as NHS anyway) so I've always had to have it done privately anyway.

There's a fair number in the London area, just remember you need to have someone with you for up to 24 hours after so you can't just fly yourself over to get it done without making arrangements for a mate or relative to come with you.

Welovecouscous · 20/12/2012 09:00

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LizaTarbucksAuntie · 20/12/2012 09:08

I loved IV Sedation, had a tooth extraction withi it last year. Can't tell you a bloody thing about it.

Was wonderful.

Enabled me to get over my 20 phobia of Dentist (and when I say phobia I'd panic if anyone said the word Dentist)

Google for local Dentists that use it.

LizaTarbucksAuntie · 20/12/2012 09:10

These people in Chesterfield are a.mazing

Dentist

nannynick · 20/12/2012 09:15

NHS do IV sedation, I had it done via NHS at my local hospital. My dentist had to refer me to the hospital dental department. There were the NHS fees to pay, no idea how much for the IV bit as my treatment course was big so I was at the max charge already just with the dental work done by my dentist.

ChocHobNob · 20/12/2012 09:36

You'll be in there now and hopefully be absolutely fine. I have to have extractions done under sedation because I can't cope with having it done with local anaesthetic. I feel absolutely pathetic but I almost fainted in the waiting room after them trying to take my tooth out and having to stop. My dentist sent me to the local hospital for extraction under sedation on the NHS and it was absolutely fine.

ChocHobNob · 20/12/2012 09:37

I don't think I paid any fees either for mine.

Groovee · 20/12/2012 09:37

I had IV sedation for a MRI scan and it was ok. Felt groggy was aware of somethings and not of others. Needed a bit of time to come round but would do it again.

onyx72 · 20/12/2012 10:12

I had conscious sedation done on the NHS. And it was free of charge because DD was under 12 months old when I started the treatment.

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