Do you think I will be able to find a dentist anywhere that will put me under to clean my teeth?

I have a serious phobia about the dentist. I know I have a couple cavaties and need to go get them filled. I also really need to have my teeth cleaned. Do you think I could find anyone to put me under?? I know it sounds ridiculous, but it would just be so much easier.

Do you think I will be able to find a dentist anywhere that will put me under to clean my teeth?
Getting "put under" is not the answer.


It is costly and can be dangerous.





the simplest no-brain solution is is to ask your doctor for sub lingual ativan (lorazepam).


It is like the same stuff they inject into you when you get "put under"





You put it under your tongue and it starts to work quite quickly 30 minutes.





One or two one MGM pills should work.


get ten pills so you can try them out once before hand to see how you react.


Get someone to drive you there and back.





This works very well for plane phobia also.





generic lorazepam will be cheaper than brand name ativan.


should only cost three dollars plus prescription fee.





or you could use this as an opportunity to conquer a fear.


by learning deep breathing or self hypnosis





http://www.changethruhypnosis.com/fod.ht...
Reply:Yes, many dentists now offer sedation dentistry. You go and get a perscription for a sedative the day before and you take it like an hour before your appointment. You will probably sleep for the whole procedure.
Reply:There are dentists that will do that, but it is always a danger to undergoing anesthesia. Perhaps you could work with a therapist on overcoming the phobia. It will be better for you in the long run.
Reply:You should call around and find out. I don't see why they wouldn't, especially if you are willing to pay for it.


Most insurances won't cover something like this so you'll have to pay for it out of pocket most likely.





Good luck.
Reply:I am much like you. Although I don't like being put under either.


My Doctor prescribed me some stuff called lorazapam (aka. Ativan) It actually stops your brain from releasing the chemical that makes you have anxiety. It has had no side effects.
Reply:I have the same fear of dentists and i have a prescription for a muscle relaxer that i take before a visit, it helps so much!
Reply:yes , but i would consider sedation, where u are semi awake, u can responsed to things but when the injection wears off u will not remember anything that went on, this is the safest way, in the UK u can only have GA done at the hospital as they need to have an intensive care unit, should anything go wrong,


best of luck to you, its probably going to bump up ure dental bill though



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