Category Archives: Sedation Dentist

I had scheduled for an appointment with a dentist and was planning to use oral sedation. A friend told me it made her dental appointments a breeze. But, I just saw a post on Facebook about someone in Arizona who died because of dental sedation. Now I’m worried it is not as safe as my…

I had a tooth that really started hurting me. I am not that fond of the dentist. Translate that as terrified.  But, it eventually hurt so much that I went in. The dentist said that it was infected and then  gave me ten days of amoxicillin.  It’s been a month and that tooth still does…

I have a toothache. I have for a while. My parents keep telling me that I need to see the dentist. They’ve even offered to pay for it. The money isn’t the problem. My real problem is I am terrified of dentists–like throw up at the thought of going terrified. I keep telling them I’m…

I was at my dentist’s office for a check up and mentioned to him that I was thinking about improving my smile. Honestly, I was just thinking about whitening my teeth, but he’s suggesting something completely different. He wants to crown all of my teeth for a complete smile makeover. He said I could even…

I have a high sensitivity to Novocain and any type of numbing medication, but want to get porcelain veneers. A friend of mine with a similar condition said that when they put the numbing medication on her she became very shaky and had a hard time calming down. I don’t want that to happen to…

I want to get a smile makeover but I am a nervous dental patient. Would I be better off getting dental sedation so they can just knock me out, do the work, and I wake up with a beautiful smile? Candy Candy, I am sorry for your dental anxiety. I want you to know that…

I had two zirconia crowns placed. I’m never a great dental patient because I have a bit of anxiety, but I do my best. Getting these crowns was a big deal for me, though you might find it silly. Since then, I have had this burning and itching in my mouth since getting the crowns.…

I have always had a problem with going to the dentist, ever since I was a child. This has led to me having some pretty severe problems with my teeth. I was pretty much only going when there was a dental emergency . I’m really tired of it because every appointment is a nightmare. I’m…

I need a LOT of dental work done. I’ve neglected my dental care over the last few years because of finances. I have dental insurance with my new job and am hoping to really to catch up with my work as quickly as possible. Is there a best practice way of getting the most work…

I have been dealing with an opiate addiction. I am on the path to recovery and am in a methadone program to help with that. I go to counseling regularly and have a full time job now. I’m even working toward going back to school. the problem I’m having is my teeth. Due to my…