Dental sedation

Hi Narnia. I understand your fears. I have dental phobia too, and my usual private dentist ( who is excellent with nervous patients ) refused to treat me as I got myself worked into such a state.
He referred me to another dentist for an extraction with IV sedation. I had to travel to another town for it. I met the dentist and the anaesthetist at a preliminary appointment. They were very reassuring and understanding.
Re the actual procedure - I don't remember a thing after the needle going in my arm, till I woke up in the recovery room. My husband, who stayed with me throughout, said I wasn't unconscious, but I didn't feel or remember a thing.
I hope I never have to go again, but would definitely have IV sedation again if I needed to.
Take care xxx

I have an appt tomorrow with my own dentist so will know more then.
Thanks for the support.
Begrudgingly spending £600 to be terrified!

Oh Narnia, please don't put yourself down! Fear of the dentist is probably one of the most common phobias.
You'll be fine and feel wonderful after you've healed and its all done with.
Good luck & don't worry.
Plan a little treat for yourself once it's all done, so you have something to look forward to. Best wishes. 😊

I was sent to hospital to have difficult back tooth root removed. It was totally pain free even though it also required bone removal. Drove myself there and back. Try not to overthink it - easier said than done. I feel as you do now about flying. I feel so brave immediately afterwards when cabin doors open. Best wishes.

Narnia I feel your fear. I used to be dental phobic but an empathetic dentist some years ago made a huge difference.
My eldest daughter is in exactly your position. She has to have a tricky molar out and has opted for sedation.
She rings me up in tears because she is so terrified, but she has had horrendous toothache and I have been gently saying once it's out the awful pain will desist.
She has the appointment for the 14th June.
All I can offer is a virtual hug and my very best wishes xx

I feel so pathetic! Can't have it out with just numbing as obv I'm phobic but it's also 'difficult" even tho it's not a wisdom tooth.
Sedation sounds the best option but im still petrified.
I remember the gas mask of my old dentist as a child, it was vile and a frightening thing.

I had sedation for a cracked wisdom tooth extraction and felt absolutely nothing.

I told the anaesthetist I was worried about the sedation because as a child it took me over 24 hours to come round after it. He promised to halve the dose but I still didn't come round for 2 hours - the surgery was closed, DH took me home and I slept for another 12 hours. Best sleep I'd had in years

Have you had your consultation yet ? . At the consultation you can discuss your concerns with the dentist and being private they will have more time for you .
On the day of the procedure, you’ll meet the anaesthetist who will put you at ease . With sedation you’re just woozy and drift off . My dd had sedation for extraction of her wisdom teeth . When she came to , she didn’t know they’d done anything . She didn’t feel a thing .

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I’ve had a couple of extractions. It’s more the thought than the actual event. It wasn’t painful at all, just a feeling of being tugged
You’ll be fine , I promise ..

I hope so, I'm hoping i don't have any sensations at all!
I know i can't carry on as i am, but i feel sick at the thought.

I’ve had a couple of extractions. It’s more the thought than the actual event. It wasn’t painful at all, just a feeling of being tugged
You’ll be fine , I promise ..

I really can empathise...I had a terrible phobia for a long time until I managed to find a very understanding Dentist who worked with me and at my pace!

This might help?
www.dentalphobia.co.uk/

Hi Narnia, my suggestion is to speak to the dentist beforehand. Can you go in a few days before your extraction? Private dentists often have more time to talk to you and help you relax before treatment. I haven't experienced sedation but I know from experience that f you feel safe and comfortable with your dentist and if you trust them, it will be so much easier.

I m another terrified patient a few years ago I had two wisdom teeth extracted with light sedation I didn’t know a thing it was a real doddle
I ve now got a back tooth flaring up and down and waiting to see what happens !!! I don’t think I can justify £600 so will have to put my big girl knickers on if I do need it out
You have my thoughts

It's going to cost £600 to get the tooth removed, not sure i can run to hypnosis too 🥴
I've watched so many videos i think I've made it worse.

Dental sedation is great, you just drift away. I had it for a procedure and knew nothing about it.
Try not to worry.

Hypnotherapy?