So, not only do I fear the dentist as it is, I have a severe case of emetophobia.

So Basically I need my wisdow teeth removed, and since just local anaesthetic is out of the question due to the fear, and general anaesthetic is out because of the potential side effect of being sick (where the emeophobia comes in).

My only real option seems to be IV sedation, but I guess I want to know what are the side effects of this?

Any advice or suggestion is really greatly appreciated.

Thank you guys.

I have had IV sedation several times for oral surgery and have never had any problems. I was given valium in the IV - not sure if other drugs can be used as well. I had no ill side or after affects - other than being a bit drowsy for a while afterwards. Most dentist make you wait in a recovery room for a short period afterwards until you are at least stable enough to walk and you need someone to accompany you when you leave. I am currently in the process of scheduling some perio work and when the dentist offered IV sedation I jumped at the offer - that's how great I think it is. But keep in mind everyone is different in terms of tolerance of the sedation drug used. You must also advise the dentist or anesthesiologist if you are taking any other meds or dietary supplements as well and if you had ever had any type of allergic reaction to any meds in the past. I talked my BIL into having IV sedation when he had a tooth pulled last year - and he hates any kind of needles- but afterwards he told me it made the extraction seem so simple b/c it went so fast - he felt no pain at all which was another fear he had. It costs a bit more and not all insurance cos cover it but worth it in my opinion.

hi phoenix...what is the reason for having your wisdom teeth removed? Have they been giving you trouble?

Yeah they are in a bit of a mess unfortunatley, and ive developed an abcess under 1 which is being treated at the moment!

Im definitley tempted to go for IV sedation right now.

Im the same at the min phoenix and im terrified of both can you plz let us know how you get on

Yeah of course, right now im terrified of osteomyelitis because of reading another thread that describes my symptoms.

Generally feeling tired and unwell, constant pain in the side of my face, a little nausea.

Please tell me this is just the abcess!

Anyway, im going in for a consultation tomorrow with a sedation dentist and we'll go from there. Ill let you guys know how I get on tomorrow.

In the meantime, if anyone can ease my fears of osteomyelitis I would be very very grateful!

I highly recommend IV sedation. I just had 1 wisdom tooth and 1 molar removed on the 17th. I don't have the money to get the others taken care of and they're not bothering me at this moment. Anyways the dentist gave me 2 valium to take 1 hour before surgery which really helped. All I remember was getting the laughing gas mask and the nurse saying I would feel a slight pinch from the needle and then I woke up. It was a breeze. The Only thing that I would ask for is some anti nausea medication b/c the vicodin they gave me made me throw up EVERYTHING I ate. Its not fun to puke when you already feel horrible and you haven't eaten for like 15 hours.They switched me to darvocet and gave me some of nausea medicine and now I'm fine. Good luck.

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