I'm having dental work done soon (4 oral surgeries). I'm scared stiff! Will I be put to sleep for this??

I am getting 4 teeth pulled and an exposed root tip taken out. Then I'm getting a full top plate inserted... this is a lot for me because I'm so SCARED OF DENTISTS. I am 52 and I know that this is probably nothing to worry about --but still I have much anxiety about dentists because of an experience I had when I was younger. This just resurfaces for me when I need to go for dental work. Any suggestions? Can I ask to be sedated or knocked out with that gas they use now? By the way I am on Mass. Health. Will that make a difference in my treatment?

I'm having dental work done soon (4 oral surgeries). I'm scared stiff! Will I be put to sleep for this??
ask for nitrous hon. I am just as afraid as you are if not more and I get nitrous everytime i have teeth pulled or anything like that. I would love to have it just for fillings too and even cleaning, but i cant afford it! lol! The gas makes it so much better. You don't even care that they are gonna do anything to you. You are awake, but you don't care. If you ask they will deliver. You should call now though so they know you want it and find out what it costs. My dentist charges me $30 for it. Good Luck hon! You will be fine.
Reply:You haven't asked your doc yet, I think they should keep you awake!
Reply:Most likely you will be knocked out with gas, so bring a friend to drive you home.





If no gas, ask for gas. Dentistry has changed a lot lately and most are way more sympathetic to pain.
Reply:they will knock you out im sure
Reply:If you are being worked on by a maxillofacial surgeon, then chances are you will receive a general anaesthetic which, whilst uncomfortable is so much better than the alternative. If you do undergo a general, you will probably receive a local just before you regain consciousness
Reply:Maybe not totally under, the Dr. may use nitrous oxide, and sometimes it´s useful if you take a pill to calm your nerves prior to the procedure. The procedure seems like a lot ,you could take pain killers/antinflamatories and antibiotics before hand. But most of all, it all depends on you, you must trry and remain calm.