5 Dental Anesthesia Options & Everything You NEED to KNOW About Them (Getting Numb At The Dentist)

[@TeethTalk]

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[@HarshalBhavsar]

Hi , Your response will help me a lot.I have an abscess in my molar and because of my extreme anxiety.They have recommended twilight sedation.Could you please confirm if we feel the pain from numbing injection.I have my appointment in a few days.It's my molar tooth.

[@xandranicholai7301]

Did IV sedation last week for my wisdom teeth removal. I felt nothing and remember absolutely nothing. For conscious sedation I got “knocked out” very quick and deeply! They stuck the IV in my arm, distracted me by having me talk about work, and not even 15 seconds after the IV was in, I was out! All I remember was talking about work then waking up. Don’t even remember falling asleep. Just fully awake before and waking up in recovery room. 100% works. Sending lots of luck to anyone getting anesthesia!

[@blutabby3917]

Same experience here. Also had upper and lower All-on-4 implants placed during the same visit. Don't remember a thing. Didn't feel sick afterwards. IV sedation is the only way to go for these types of procedures. Sweet dreams. Zzzzzz.

[@JasonGuerrero-ou3cw]

Was there any side effects?

[@HarshalBhavsar]

Could you please confirm if it was twilight sedation.I have my extraction in a few days.But I am an extreme anxiety patient.I have been given the option of twilight sedation.Please respond it will help me a lot .It's for my molar tooth but it has a cavity and it's damaged.

[@JayHeartwing]

@@HarshalBhavsar How did it went?

[@HarshalBhavsar]

@@JayHeartwing It is in end of August.

[@thomasnobrega7517]

I have recently found a dentist who realised I was very nervous about a tooth extraction and offered me the opportunity to get it done under general anaesthetic at a local dental hospital. I feel much more comfortable with the idea of being totally unaware of what’s going on, particularly since she explained it wouldn’t be a straightforward extraction. She listened to my concerns though and didn’t hesitate to make the referral to the dental hospital so I could have more powerful anaesthetic to help my anxiety.

[@Ivyana2015]

How did it go? ❤

[@OBVIOUSLYEVELYN]

Please don’t recommend others to undergo general anesthesia, not everybody is capable of being put to sleep. General anesthesia is only necessary to those who are able to do a big surgery like appendix removal, anything that is a big operation that requires more then 2 surgeons.

[@illuminat3dme]

she wasnt even recommending wdym- @@OBVIOUSLYEVELYN

[@Fimp136]

I wish they would do this for adult cleanings. I avoid the dentist due to fear.

[@rubiirae]

I had a wisdom tooth extracted recently under IV sedation, it was so nice. Had no recollection of what happened and woke up to barely any pain. I'd highly recommend it if your insurance covers it

[@sianiiiiiii]

Its too pricey

[@Sunny-tc3ul]

Do you remember your co pay I have a wisdom tooth that needs extraction. I know it varys from state to state but just a heads up

[@claeslind9532]

Im about to do it in a week, why not do general anesthesia over IV?

[@fixitfelix5313]

@@claeslind9532there is a risk of not waking up with general anesthesia

[@gerryfrancis3350]

you are way too happy for this topic

[@michellethevampirequeen1314]

So my anxiety and panic disorder is so bad that I need IV sedation for a cleaning because I start freaking out, breathing too heavy or can’t breathe and historically crying. I believe it’s because I feel my airways are blocked, laughing gas only makes it worse. I’m also claustrophobic. IV sedation is expensive though and my insurance won’t pay for it. I’ve tried everything and IV is the only thing that will stop me from leaving when I’m fully out of it (twilight). Im trying to watch more of these videos to not be so anxious I find them fascinating but my heart rate goes up… 😅 anxiety sucks.

[@katty_airjitzu]

my dental hygienist is super nice she helped me get through the shot and she walked me through it as i had my eyes closed. I also had laughing gas to have me relax. I love my dental hygienist and my dentist, they’re both super nice.

[@jacobboyle9868]

I wish you were my anesthesiologist. You’re so knowledgeable and seem to have great bed-side manner.

[@whatever9216]

I had like 12 injections of anaesthesia while having my molar extracted and due to abcess the injection didn’t worked and I felt every ounce of pain, it still scares me and was so painful. 😭💀

[@JordyJRT]

Yes infection changes the way anaesthetics can work, making it more difficult to get numb. So don’t worry if you need it in the future when there isn’t any more infection

[@bally2203]

Sorry about your experience. For me, as a dentist, I most times get my patient on some form of antibiotic when they come in for an emergency with a full blown abscess/infection. From experience, I know that the infection changes the overall pH and causes the anesthetic to be less effective. So, putting the patient on an antibiotic first often helps. Chances are you will be fine for your next dental procedure.

[@whatever9216]

@@bally2203 I wish I was also given antibiotic first because damn that pain was horrible specially because my molar was already half broken 😭

[@whatever9216]

@@JordyJRT I feel no further dental procedure will pain me now because this one was horrible 💀

[@jonmccauley6490]

@@JordyJRTSo maybe that explains why I almost got into a fist fight with my dentist when he tried injecting me with the second larger needle? It hurt soooo bad and I felt it hit my skull.

[@RikoLime]

Recently went to a high end dentist that specializes in severe issues but I had relatively slight issues. Luckily a lot has changed in 10 years and they now even do all the small stuff with specialists. I told them my previous fears of dentistry and previous dental issues with bad dentists, and told them I didnt care what they did as long as I felt NOTHING and they fixed my issues. Full reign. Oh them suckers knocked me the EFF out for my extraction, I got valium for root canals, and if I felt any pain, they numbed my mouth (your first option) more and more

[@saltiestsiren]

I had minor gum surgery this past summer and opted for laughing gas because IV sedation cost twice as much (gum surgery isn't generally covered by dental insurance unfortunately). But I was already panicking days before and the day of I just burst into tears the second they started the gas lol. It ended up doing nothing to calm me down. I cried through most of it until I was exhausted, which calmed me down more than the gas did, and by then the surgery was almost over. It's unfortunate because I've gotten to a "tolerable" point with my dental phobia and this has been a huge setback.

[@pamelicious0523]

Hiya Whitney hello, I love watching your videos. They are so informative and beneficial. I use your tips and suggestions to make my dental visits easier. Not only have my teeth and gums improved I am no longer anxious when I have appointments. I am loving that. Thank you 😊 💓

[@TeethTalk]

this makes me SO happy. thank you for telling me this. wishing you continued dental health!!!

[@jadesdentaljourney]

I am going to learn how to give injections next year in Dental Hygiene school ! Thank you for all of your informative videos

[@Halcyonix-ei7vn]

Did they teach it to you yet?

[@chimpchimperton]

When I had my last tooth worked on (large cavity), why did the dentist shoot me up 3 different times with no effect, causing 3 excruciatingly painful attempts at drilling into my tooth, when the older dr came in and gave me one good shot and I was numb completely? Worst experience ever and now I have ptsd from it.

[@jivebunny3765]

GA all day long for anyone with severe dental phobia or allergic reactions to local anesthetic. IV sedation doesn't cancel out the allergic reactions or the consequences of which you'll be aware of unless you're lucky enough to have passed out from the sedation.

[@antoniod]

General Anesthesia(Sodium Pentathol)used to be a lot more common for wisdom tooth extractions than it is now.

[@jivebunny3765]

Most civilised countries across Europe will happily give you GA for wisdom teeth extraction. It's only in the UK where dentists aren't allowed to use it, even in a hospital setting, and were medieval levels of dentistry are still forced on the public.

[@antoniod]

@@jivebunny3765 Too bad. If I had to have four impacted wisdom teeth out I wouldn't mind being put to sleep. I've been for major surgeries so I'm used to it.

[@kb-3207]

Sodium Pentathol is generally never used in any setting now.

[@antoniod]

@@kb-3207 I know. It's propofol now, which seems to be used often for wisdom teeth.

[@TeethTalk]

here's my video with more info about nitrous oxide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTVdoitbb6VsJo thank you all!!! :)

[@No_cap_yo]

I have to get two wisdom teeth extracted. I'm a bit nervous about it - Should I do sedation or nitrous oxide. There is a huge price difference in both. If I go with nitrous oxide, would I feel any pain or anything?

[@neolithic3]

I had IV sedation for a dental procedure and I don't remember anything. It was great!

[@kathycowan2221]

Me too! I was high for a week.,lol!

[@neolithic3]

@@kathycowan2221 we must have had different things because I was fine after an hour. Just couldn't drive home but I didn't feel impaired

[@Xyminti]

Oh, so I can get an IV still, if I go in for any tooth work, since I can’t handle pain very well, I’m glad I can get the IV Sedation so I won’t have to freak out & I can have my mom & step dad watch over me while they work on my teeth. Edit: for context I always had to get an IV sedation ever since I was little cuz I would freak out (still will) if they did the oxygen or a needle in my mouth, etc, I can’t handle pain well most cases & I get uncomfortable easily. I’ve bit the doctor when I was 6 when I was freaking out, from the mask sedation. 😂 Anyways again glad to know I can still go in & have it done comfortably.

[@brittanysteuart5670]

When ever someone was talking about it sedation and say twilight I’m always thinking there thinking of the movie or book

[@queenbludxx4541]

Im going to the dentist tomorrow as ive tried to handle the pain at home for weeks but its too severe and i have been screaming in pain at times. I am deathly afraid of dentists, as i know theres always something needed to be done, because i refuse to go my teeth arent in good shape. I finally found a dentist who will do the gas, im assuming its similar to what i had during labour. Im in Australia and its not something a lot of dentists use. I wanted twilight sedation but was hard to find and costly. I have extensive work to be done, but i know that once this tooth is pulled out and the pain is gone ill probably cancel any further work, i do it all the time because im just so terrified. I wish i had a beautiful smile :(

[@Ribas_darkkissa]

Same with me, in pain for weeks, sleepless nights, so tomorrow I’ll finally go to the dentist and my sedation will be my lack of sleep. I dread thinking of anesthesias now and that they can have hydrogels in the injection that I’ve avoided so far, but I’m so tiered of the pain and bad cavities. We deserve a beautiful and healthy smile and been saying to myself ‘I get to go the dentist’ instead of ‘I have to go’. Also will go to a dentist recommended to me for being very gentle and her presentation told that and that she specializes in helping with anxiety. Hope this helps ❤

[@queenbludxx4541]

@@Ribas_darkkissa I hope everything goes well. I went 2 days ago, $500! For one molar extraction 😭 I think I've developed "dry socket" because I've been in absolutely agony for 24 hours, haven't eaten in so long, so swollen and it's just a big mess in there 😢 I have a dr appointment tomorrow. Then 2 weeks I have to go back for 2 fillings right near the front they may not be able to save them by fillings alone I'm devastated I refuse to have teeth removed where it's visible. I take pride in my appearance and I can't afford implants, my teeth look relatively fine on the surface I didn't even know you could get cavities on teeth that aren't the "chewing teeth" I certainly can't see anything there. Anyway, if I had like $5000 I'd just bite the bullet and have everything fixed, under the nitrous gas of course. Trust me a needle through the upper palate you feel that!!!!! Even under gas, Never had a needle there. It is what it is I guess 💔😢 sending you positive thoughts x

[@GoldPhoenix]

I never stressed the local anesthetic until I learned it was a shot and my dentist when I was younger was just really good at hiding the needle. I HATE NEEDLES

[@blutabby3917]

Needle-phobia is a *real thing*. 1000's of people are affected by this. Just like fear of heights or fear of flying.

[@dankono4729]

I usually get the gas and the two pills at the same time...only using one or the other doesn't do much for me...

[@schoolwork4584]

I had my wisdom teeth taken out and they did general anesthesia. It was so weird and I was very silly afterward. Unfortunately, they hit a nerve and now my tough is partially paralyzed.

[@tocacheeks3697]

You can actually get fillings done without local anesthesia. I’ve done it several times and I preferred that compared to getting numbed up as the latter makes me feel less in control. This works best if you’re not super sensitive and if the cavity isn’t too big.

[@TeethTalk]

totally! we oftentimes will ask patients whether they want to be numb or not -- especially if it's a small cavity then it's super easy!

[@devinpeirce7152]

Cool ! That’s good to know . I’m the same way

[@CNder77]

Thank you for another video, this was a good one. Very informative.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching!

[@mbc0350]

Hello, Teeth Talk Girl. I enjoyed your video and found it very educational & informative. I know you already covered dental anxiety, but will you consider doing one specifically addressing needle phobia in detail? Thank you!

[@illuminat3dme]

did u get a teeth job done or did u just need advice for regular fixing while awake?

[@mbc0350]

@@illuminat3dmeThank you for replying. Yes, I needed advice for dental procedures while conscious under LA, specifically an upcoming root canal & IAN repair.

[@grahampalmer6577]

I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed with IV sedation. Never even knew I would be still somewhat conscious because they mentioned that I would be sleeping. But it makes sense because I was not on a ventilator. All I had was really oxygen going through my nose. But after they started the IV and pushed the medication’s in. 30 seconds later and I don’t remember what the heck happened. The next thing I remembered was waking up in the dental chair and they were done. And although I may have talk to the doctors or people, I don’t even remember that. At all. But I was extremely relaxed, and it literally felt like I had gone to sleep after 30 seconds. It seemed like. Because I remember absolutely nothing after that. Nothing. It was so nice. it was like a nice nap. I’ll be having the sedation again soon for a surgery going on in my right eye. If it was good that I won’t be Wideawake and I’ll be getting the IV sedation again. It was really pleasant the last time for my wisdom, teeth removal. And I’ll be in the La La Land/daydream estate again I will probably forget everything again. But I think it was one of those people, who totally slipped through it once it kicked in. Or could’ve been still somewhat awake but I don’t even remember nothing. After a few moments, it started kicking in. It’s nice having blocks all that memory. It really makes it seem like time has flown by and the next thing you remember you’re done. You don’t even remember them telling you what was going on. So that was my experience with wisdom teeth removal. I think I was pretty much sleeping for the most part. Your videos are really fascinating and I love the dentist.

[@illuminat3dme]

lol me too i went into general anesthesia and my experience was nearly the same, i remember just shutting off and then waking up all of a sudden.

[@flirps2605]

I’m the opposite of you guys, I don’t want to be sedated at all, that’s scary as hell. I want to be conscious during all of it. I don’t like being sedated or put under. I’d rather deal with the pain

[@arn2638]

@@flirps2605trust me you dont wanna do that

[@yzfvincee2701]

@@flirps2605bro same!!!! I have one wisdom tooth coming in the top left side and no pain but I’m scared as fuck of getting put under and I’d rather just feel the pain like you but idk if they’ll do that for wisdom teeth removal

[@flirps2605]

@@yzfvincee2701 yeah mine are starting to mess with my other teeth and kinda bothering me, I have an appointment in September then the surgery in October, I’ll have to be sedated😣

[@michelles7917]

So helpful, thank you!

[@janyenyo]

You can ask the dentist to omit "EPI" from the injection. They always tell me, "but the anesthetic won't last that long" but that is not true , I stay numb most of the day.......I can't handle epinephrine as it makes my heart race

[@TeethTalk]

yes! that's a great tip!

[@illuminat3dme]

im 12 (almost 13) i went thru general anesthesia (almost 3 days ago), all went well, i was really worried cus im REALLY scared of needles and was really distressing about the cannula part, but it was completely painless and different from what i expected, they first weighted me to get the right amount of medication, then a nurse came to put numbing cream on my hands, about 30 minutes after the same nurse came to give me medication (it was so disgusting 😶). about 30 another minutes after (when the medication had started to take action and i was starting to feel groggy) they moved me to the procedure room - then i was sat on the ''chair thing'' thats about when i started to lose the stress and the nurses and everyone were so friendly and sweet they made me feel so much better.

[@arn2638]

Were they right about mosquito sting

[@feleciajohnson1904]

@illuminat3dme I hope you got the help you needed. Hydrogen peroxide and water, rinse your mouth by swishing it around in your mouth and holding a minute. Then let it drop from your mouth. No spitting. There is a rinse called chlorahexadine that works also. I just had a procedure done, and it is helping with the excruciating pain!!.

[@TFTN_official]

Never had laughing gas before but seems cool

[@pennynolan7597]

You breezed over the local. I shake, just thinking about that needle.

[@mrcrowleyoz]

I got IV sedation and it only slightly relaxed me as if I had drank a six pack, but was awake when they pulled my wisdom teeth. Not sure if it has to do with the fact that I drink often.

[@ilovetotri23]

Thanks for the video! I found it very helpful.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!

[@samuelezeasor8679]

They gave me one but I could still feel the pain. I’m still In pains rn 😭😭

[@feleciajohnson1904]

Some people like me can only use very small amount of laughing gas. It must stay at 2 because my oxygen drops when they turn to 4. Allergic to Versed , Halcyon, and ALL CAINES. I stop breathing. Had special testing.

[@philschiavone101]

I had a tooth extraction under a local and the procedure took over two hours. Towards the end of the procedure it started to actually hurt. When it was finally over I felt so tired that I was not sure that I could drive home. When I got home I took my antibiotics and Ibuprofen and fell asleep for 2 hours. I was exhausted. Is this normal?

[@jadenrhoden4709]

Another point maybe note that when finding a dentist, make sure they have the proper licenses requierd for diffrent levels of Anastasia, with the medications you take. I finaly worked up the courge to go, and i told them prior my meds, and what i was looking for specifically. It wasnt until after the visit they go i dont have the licenses for the medications you take and the level of Anastasia required, you will have to find someone else.

[@angy101rulz]

I've got to go to the dentist soon. Nothing hurts but I know I need fillings done, but I'm scared as shit. I found a dentist close by, good reviews, and they can prescribe the oral sedation pill and they also do nitrous oxide. I'm going to ask if I could do both.

[@LisaGoddard117]

Quick question - do you have a video about the bleeding on probing score? My hygienist did one today and said that mine was 17% where as the ideal is 10%. I know part of it means I’m not as good at removing plaque from between my teeth as I need to be. I’d just never heard of it before. I’ve heard you talk about pocket depths in another video ages ago. Just curious about this. I need to go back to my dentist also as I’ve broken another wisdom tooth :(

[@shimshimdrumma5459]

Thank you for your explanation, I'm curious about the cost differences of each and is one "easier/ better" for the dentist? Like, do they prefer one over the others?

[@AhrimansSeed]

I'm just going to get local anesthesia. I'm too scared to go under again.

[@AndreaHymer]

Hi,so I'm very scared because I have a few cavities and I have a bad one I. The bottom back . I'm scared because my dentist put a little thing on it it was a little like jell thing anyways it turned black and now I'm scared what should I do?

[@domturneryoutube]

When I was a kid, my dentist used to give me laughing gas all the time. It did not have any effect on me because the drillings for my fillings were still torture and painful even with local anesthetic. It’s like he didn’t put in enough or something.

[@sandyzcoach]

My crown has been sensitive, and throbbing for MONTHS and MONTHS! They tried adjusting it several times, they tried ozone gas three times, laser desensitizing, etc. still very sensitive! Finally found out that my previous dentist did a bad job with my crown (left a mark on) and now my new dentist (holistic) told me I should remove it and do a new one! I have a lot of ANXIETY from teeth I always have and now after this experience I’m starting to cry every time 😢 So I’m not sure what to ask for my crown procedure; oral sedation or IV. I’m very anxious and cry every time I sit in the chair at the dentist 😞 I don’t want to feel pain, especially the kind that hits you in the nerve, the alarming one! If you know what I mean. I hate that.

[@sandyzcoach]

Edit: I meant to say my previous dentist left a margin on my crown

[@makenziem6542]

Last time I got laughing gas it made me way more nervous.

[@danielmj6239]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@melvinmarable9348]

Thank you very much for the information you're sharing. I haven't been to a dentist in about 10 years because I passed out getting my teeth cleaned. I HATE going to the dentist. Anyway, is it too extreme to be "put under" for a DEEP cleaning? Thanks for any response in advance!

[@faustynkawarowna8969]

Czy robili ranimacje? Czy wezwali pogotowie?

[@astilp_lbs2226]

sadly i was still too anxious after getting sedation and the dentist was really nice about it and said that it would probably be better if we do it under general anesthesia. i have the next appointment in a few weeks and will get them out then. hope it goes well

[@lauradilworth7208]

Hi whitney..Thank you again for a very well informed video.🙂

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!!!

[@faustynkawarowna8969]

​@@TeethTalk czy można zamiast wkłuc igły czy można polac znieczuleniem po dziąsłach bez wstrzykniecia strzykawki oraz igły tylko tak polac ?

[@muscleheadzzzz]

I'm having 2 teeth extracted and deep cleaning next week. Their plan is to do IV sedation. Cost wise, I was thinking about going with the oral sedation route. Am I going to be ok with just doing oral sedation for this planned procedure? Thank you.

[@ryanlewis9953]

How did this go? I am about to have the same thing in a month. I am worried about the oral sedation might not work enough for me.

[@muscleheadzzzz]

@@ryanlewis9953 ​it went well. I had 2 procedures done last year, and 1 deep cleaning this year. I'm glad that I did it as my gums are much healthier now (no bleeding whatsoever). 1. 2 teeth extracted, gums scaling + root planing + gum graft (upper teeth) - I went with the IV sedation just in case since it involves teeth extraction and gum graft that involves stitching. Almost didn't felt a thing. I think the worst part was keeping my mouth opened for extended period. Everything felt like a blur. 2. Gums scaling + root planing - Went with oral sedation on that one (to save $$), and it almost worked equally well but obviously went quicker. 3. Deep cleaning - no sedation was needed. If you're very anxious and need the extra comfort, then go with IV sedation. Also, they told me that oral sedation might not last long while with IV sedation, they can pump more if needed, for longer procedures. Oral sedation should last at least 2-3 hours though.

[@djsnoopy4804]

thanks still scared but feel a little better

[@neolithic3]

I don't know if we use nitrous oxide in Canada. I've never had it offered to me before.

[@anna-taniatransylove5762]

went to the dentist yesterday and my impression was that he used soooo much local anesthetic ...in total 3 syringes...does anybody know how much is necessary for a procetur that takes about 30 minutes. I feel so tired today and completelly knocked out.

[@Channel_Chatter629]

Thank you so much,im new to ur channel. I was worried about the local anesthesia but I'll try to ask them if they have laughing gas.Btw is the local anesthesia painful ?

[@jonmccauley6490]

Difficult to say. I had a doctor do it twice in the same session because I almost knocked him down while he was shooting the second shot. I had an infection and he didn't wait before shooting the second shot, allowing the first one to numb the area. I felt it and it hurt! He then got mad, gave me a stern warning not to do that again, and then went easier the second round. Still hurt a little, but I pushed through it. Again, it may be because it was an infected area and swollen.

[@mcooper4211]

I had some fillings done on my right lower teeth, along the gum line, yesterday and 24 hrs later parts of my mouth and one side of my tongue is still numb or partially numb. Should I be worried? I've never had mine last longer than 8 hrs. What should I do?

[@sixtoomanycats9769]

I had that happen to me and when I told my dentist about it he used a different anesthetic since then and it hasn't happened. My fillings were on the upper teeth and my forehead was numb and my eyelids and it was really uncomfortable.

[@Truthmatters6385]

I got my temporary crown/prep/install and had the numbing injection. When I went back in for my permanent to be placed 2 weeks later, it was not easy to remove the temporary. I got anxious and felt discomfort. I asked for a numbing shot...and then asked for more. Apparently those temps are "supposed to pop right off" ! (this was not my first crown experience). Ever since the TEMP went in, I have been sensitive to drinking cold water - that has not gone away with the 'permanent'. My jaws and even my top row of teeth seem to be sore - like 'vibrating' and achy (like my jaw was open way too long for a procedure). I was given 600mg ibuprofen after the permanent and it's REALLY exacerbated my tinnitus! The only relief I feel is shortly after taking the IB - which is not sustainable to take, and by applying a warm heated pad to my jaws - both sides. Note: the tooth that has the crown does not give me pain. I'm at a loss. Going back for a follow up next week.

[@denistoma6918]

Around 1 year ago, I had my first wisdom tooth removal with local anesthetic and it wasn't traumatic at all: quick, painless, just uncomfortable at best. Well... a few days ago I went to the same dentist for another wisdom tooth removal and, after the dentist used the local anesthetic, I started to hyperventilate, my heart rate was pretty high and I was pale and about to pass out. I didn't change anything about the meds I take and I was very calm on the chair, so I'm not sure what happened. Anyways, when she started to remove the tooth (after I wasn't pale anymore), I actually felt pain, cried a bit, she tried again and actually had a panic attack. Despite all my will to remove my tooth, I asked her to stop and she left me with a broken tooth which is partially out of the socket, because of course she couldn't sedate me more. I was also unable to drive myself and she called my father to pick me up. I will go back to her in a few days and she promised me she will use a stronger sedative this time, but she didn't specify which. All I know is that it will be "drops", so I guess she will use an oral sedative? I'm not really sure and I'm looking online to try find out, because I really don't want to go through that experience again

[@madalynmacedo3823]

Whitney, my mom has been trying to get a molar out that is cracked, she gets food stuck in it but she has high blood pressure so the dentist won't do it. What other options can we look at?

[@feasted2941]

It depends how high the blood pressure is. If it is extensive, she needs her primary care doctor to prescribe blood pressure medication (such as lisinopril), if the blood pressure is high, but not a contraindication for treatment, they can use local anesthesia WITHOUT epinephrine. My suggestion would be to get a home monitoring blood pressure cuff from amazon, monitor blood pressure daily, and get on a blood pressure reducing medication.

[@MxCartney_Lou]

I had general anesthesia for my wisdom teeth extraction

[@ianshelton6662]

Do you monitor pulse ox during laughing gas?

[@alixjeffrey256]

Yes they do I had a monitor on my index finger it showed my oxygen level and my heart rate pulse on the monitor when I had my molar extracted. The assistant put the nose mask with the nitrous before my oral surgeon came in and did the local in my mouth. I have asthma so he was very careful to make sure that I was not going to have an asthma attack.

[@ianshelton6662]

You forgot to mention that general anesthesia requires a ventilator and breathing tube because the medications paralyze your muscles temporarily and induce a temporary coma. It's like being in the ICU on life support during a dental procedure

[@ricgsy7825]

I don't think they intubate you for dental work so you wouldn't need a ventilator and breathing tube . I think they just put you in a deep sleep so you don't remember anything..

[@MAKINGANEWACCSOON]

Wow 😮!!!!

[@kylielawter5906]

I am really nervous about getting fillings because I didn’t like the shots in my moth

[@devinpeirce7152]

Is local anesthetic safe for someone with adrenal fatigue ?

[@aishaish531]

My dentist recommended 😬 general. I have low blood pressure 🤧 it's $800 any other option?

[@Jannatx04]

Depends what the surgery is on. If it a minor tooth extraction then ask for mild sedatives so you’re awake but won’t remember the surgery

[@sandragcc6609]

Would IV sedation help with a very strong gag reflex?

[@joyberryyy]

Same question, that's my problem too and I have emetophobia. Did you end up going with IV sedation?

[@KristinFitz-g9i]

Interesting on the they will always numb you when having cavities fixed because like 2 weeks ago I had a small cavity fixed and they didn’t numb me

[@michaelbull4344]

I avoided the dentist for like 8 to 10 years. I finally manned up got it and been getting them since 2019 just had an injection done today didn’t feel a thing

[@laurenschenck5355]

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[@Jennifer-o4e]

Thank u lovely lady xxx❤

[@GoodThumbsss]

Good video hopefully my dentist offers some of these i'd like to try the laughing gas lol

[@THAGHOSTONE]

Had my tooth worked on , it's been a week and I still have my lip and chin numb, stool is green .

[@lunakittyx3]

Does Valium count as oral sedation? My primary doctor gives me 2 of those before my fillings appointments. One for the night before and one an hour before the appointment.

[@daveschmidt1601]

10 years ago had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 3 were impacted under the gumline and the 4th was just starting to pop thru the gumline straight when I had them removed they put me under genneral anesthesia with an iv

[@ferrocarrilusa5751]

@TeethTalk At my next general cleaning (not a deep cleaning) I'm going to ask for local. It's an experiment for myself as I've never done it for a cleaning before but my hypothesis is that the jabs are actually less painful. Often at cleanings there's some scraping on the gum lines, I think it may just be easier to brave the needle and get the hard part over with in the beginning. Some injections i haven't even felt when i've gotten cavities filled due to the topical gel. However, I was wondering how many shots it would take to get all of my gumlines numb for the cleaning? I'm willing to try it even if there are a multitude of needle piercings, but I draw the line at palatal injections or the inferior alveolar. What blocks/infiltrations in particular would they likely give me (I have a rudimentary understanding). On another note, something you might tell patients to help overcome their fears of the injections is to learn more about how they work and the techniques. It definitely helped me and I've impressed dentists with my knowledge! One said I have a better understanding than her students about what bevel orientation means.

[@lunakittyx3]

Laughing gas actually gives me more anxiety and crying. My old dentist I went to specifically for laughing gas because I have bad anxiety, and while I was given laughing gas, I was trying to move the dentist's hand away and he laughed and told his assistant "that's a lot of anxiety" anxiety is not something to laugh at!

[@RossTheNinja]

I'm so scared of needles. Got to go tomorrow. Terrified

[@josephadereni8202]

How was it?

[@RossTheNinja]

Horrible. The first needle was like, ow, that's a 4 out of ten. Maybe it won't be so bad. Then they did the outer gum and it felt like a red hot poker. There was no sedation option or I'd have taken it.

[@tommyjabczynski7911]

I had a root canal. Painful. By the way. Only because surprisingly we found out that my body was quick on getting rid of novacane effects. I don’t remember how many times I had to be given novacane. But it was a good amount of times and it was painful.

[@WEERG2008]

Issue with sedation is fear of dying on there table

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[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching!

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@TeethTalk of course 😍😍😍

[@HarshalBhavsar]

Can anyone reading my comment confirm that IV sedation or twilight.If we have that , do we feel the pain of injection given to numb.

[@clarinetstar14]

ihave to be sedated. local anesthetic doesnt work on me :( for which reason i go to a dental school/hospital. had the option for GA but decided against it due to a large amount of previous (9 eye ops) surgery

[@andreakent960]

Went to the dentist the other day. So out of it the doctors kept saying my name and I could not answer them that never happened before Still it calm me down so totally getting it next time just not so strong

[@TanvirHasan-u5c]

Do you feel pressure/pain of local anesthesia injection after nitrous oxide sedation?

[@summerlove8624]

If you get one wisdom tooth out do you need the oral or iv sedation can you just get the first one anesthesia

[@Amour_Janelleee]

IV sedation be a option for a deep cleaning, I have bad dental anxiety and a really low pain tolerance

[@YourWrongImRight933]

They are going to give me three rounds of general anesthesia… is this bad?

[@YourWrongImRight933]

For the removal of 3 wisdom teeth?

[@YourWrongImRight933]

It was not bad, I had supposedly 3 15 minute rounds of IV anesthesia. Don’t be nervous of the needle. Just the little prick, and you don’t feel what they’re shooting you up with. After that you wake up asking “Done Already?”

[@LifeWithJayknight]

What if I take night quill before I walk in my appointment lol

[@AmberDennis001]

Do you think laughing gas will be enough to get 2 upper wisdom teeth out where the roots are in the sinuses?

[@TeethTalk]

they will always do local anesthetic in addition to laughing gas. hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTVdoitbb6VsJo

[@alexandergraham246]

American dentists push nitrous oxide because it makes money for them. Its massively over prescribed for this reason. In the UK it is almost never used and it's very rare to find a dentist that uses it. That's because most dentists are part of the NHS and its use would incur a cost to the NHS. I've had fillings in the UK and root canals and there is absolutely no way that a patient needs to be drugged for these procedures. I've met loads of people in the UK who have had fillings, root canals and extractions and none of them had nitrous oxide for these procedures. I've yet to meet one that has. Something else I noticed is that most Americans have had their wisdom teeth removed but I've not met anyone in the UK who has. When I was living in the US, my dentist pushed me to have my wisdom teeth out. I refused. That was 30 years ago and I've had no issues. Another money making scam from American dentists.

[@DarkestVoid]

And the “British people have bad teeth” stereotype exists for a reason so I wouldn’t take any advice on dental work from someone in the UK lmao.

[@viatomic]

@@DarkestVoid Don't fix what aint broke Americans are so obsessed with perfect pearly white

[@Toothhaver-mw8cz]

@@DarkestVoidif a British person is breathing, they’re botching about Americans. And you’re right, I’ve been to Britain, they all have horrible teeth, if they’re lucky to have them at all.

[@bridgetmaynez]

what a good option is good for fear of needles, I want to get a needle free cavity filling, no cavity at all

[@Fimp136]

Will any dentist offer iv sedation to adults for general cleaning? I can’t find a dentist who will do this.

[@Mr.Bryan1234]

You should bd fine with regular shot

[@emk6360]

Thank you so much

[@TeethTalk]

thank you!

[@Noob-cp5cj]

I am goint to do a root canal what anesthesia is good for me guys

[@BrianaGonzalez604]

It happens to me im scared of dentist can you do other one like crown teeth

[@Overthought1]

Wait, what? "We try to avoid [general anesthesia] because you don't want to fully go under too many times in your life." I've never heard that kind of comment before. It sounds pretty bad. Can you elaborate?

[@TeethTalk]

just the overall risks of going under! sorry didn't mean to make it sound bad!

[@emeryw25]

My dentist use a numbing gel.

[@Jannatx04]

I have an appointment for my tooth and I’m so scared of needles so I’m hoping my dentist recommends a numbing gel. Did it help?

[@Plato628]

some of the worst panic attacks ive had over the years is worrying about getting my wisdom teeth removed and being awake (im not worried about pain or gross feeling, im worried about what my dumbass will say when im basically drunk) got my braces off, yayy xray shows wisdom teeth almost completely sideways and explains the gut wrenching jaw pain ive been getting after my braces... yay... go to the dentist next week. idk how i am going to not have a serious breakdown if they say no full knockout gas. i do not care if its bad for my health, if i say something outlandish, it will haunt me way way way way way way way worse than the full knockout stuff side effects.

[@josephsantus881]

Thank you