Incontinence During Sedation Dentistry I’ve been dealing with some nerve and muscle issues that my doctor is trying to diagnose. It has caused both mobility issues and, I’m horrified to say, some incontinence. As a separate issue, I’ve always had some dental anxiety. The last time I went for something as simple as a cleaning […]
Read More...Alternatives to Novocaine I have a problem where Novocaine does not work for me. My dentist can give me several shots and nothing. Is there an alternative? I have to have some work done but I’ve been avoiding it because dental work is a nightmare for me. Bennett Dear Bennett, I’m sorry you’ve had such […]
Read More...I recently had an issue at the dentist. I needed a pretty deep filling, but after eleven shots. ELEVEN! The dentist still couldn’t get me numb. He said he didn’t know what was going on and didn’t charge me for the appointment. The problem is I still have this tooth that needs to be filled. […]
Read More...Wisdom Teeth; Will Getting Wisdom Teeth Out Hurt? I have never had a tooth removed before. I’m about to have four. They are my wisdom teeth. I am super nervous about it and my dentist keeps telling me not to worry about it and that he will give me oral conscious sedation and I’ll be […]
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