Posted by KimberlyDi on July 21, 2003, at 8:35:30
In reply to Re: Dentist the shakes, posted by Yankeegirl on July 18, 2003, at 20:17:43
Yankeegirl,
Another option besides just laughing gas to the extreme of IV sedation is to ask your Dentist to write you a small (1 to 5 dosages) prescription for valium (or something similar) to take before going. Be SURE to have someone drive you there and pick you up afterward. The Dentist won't let you do it otherwise. P.S. bring earplugs or listen to music to help mute the drilling sound.
Good Luck!!!
KDi in Texas> Hi, I was so glad to see the posts from KimberlyDi and Mercedes about the dentist. I had my only-ever panic attack in the dentist chair after having a crown. The panic progressed over the next 8 years to where I can't even bear the sound of the drill anymore. I have found a wonderful office finally where they understand that the attack was like a body memory of some traumatic surgery I had at 4 years old. I had gas at my consultation and it was great. I was going to have gas again on Monday when they do a crown, but I am afraid of what will happen if I hear the drill in another room, even if I am on gas. IV sedation sounds so much more serious, though. Can anybody share what they did and how IV sedation worked for them? Thanks so much. Yankeegirl
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