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hi all,

I did find a dentist close by who does offer N2O, and he got some
good reviews on the internet. He's not ridiculously expensive:
$150 for cleaning exam x-ray and then $80 more for the N2O.

So I might wait until I can afford that. but the thing is, I'm also
interested in one called Discount Dental that does it for $50,
and they don't offer N2O but they do offer halcion.

The receptionist at that place told me that Halcion will sedate
me into sleep. I didn't know it was that strong. Is it true?

This might be a better option, because if I find good inexpensive
dentist, then I would be more likely to get my teeth cleaned
more often, and it seems I will need that.

I did read that link from the last thread I started about oral sedatives
and saw Halcion in the chart there, but it doesn't say how strong
this med gets.

Thanks guys.

PS: going by the sample of dentists I called today, I'd say
the rate of dentists that offer N2O might be more like 20%.
One of them told me only specialists do that. I dunno.

Yes it is strong. I haven't tried it, but people here tell it makes you sleep. And no wonder, in Finland it's sold for bad sleeping problems. I would prefer a drug which is more targeted to relieving anxiety than making you sleepy, for example Valium would be like this and it is, in my opinion, a great drug but we are all different, also in how much effect drugs have on us.

But if you don't want to sleep through your appointment, don't take a strong sleeping pill!

I don't think I would have a problem, psychologically, with
sleeping through it all ,as long as I can get the dental care
at a reasonable price.

Thanks Finnishgirl!