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Karenw
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I have similar fears but I can reassure you re IV sedation. I've had it 4 times and there is absolutely no spinning sensation. I remember the needle going in because I was told it was, although I didn't actually feel it. I then remember lying on the chair and waiting to feel sleepy but instead I must have nodded off very quickly. I was vaguely aware of the dentist working in my mouth and talking, I remember opening my mouth when asked and then when it was time to wake up, it felt like waking up from a good sleep. I wasn't quite 'with it' but no dizziness at all and not even especially wobbly.
I did breathe too lightly while having treatment and was given oxygen - I remember being asked to take a few deep breaths. You'll be monitored throughout and have an oximeter on a finger to check your blood-oxygen level.
Once home, a 2 hour drive later, I slept for about 4 hours, got up in the night for a snack, then slept through the night to mid-morning the following day and was absolutely fine.
I did breathe too lightly while having treatment and was given oxygen - I remember being asked to take a few deep breaths. You'll be monitored throughout and have an oximeter on a finger to check your blood-oxygen level.
Once home, a 2 hour drive later, I slept for about 4 hours, got up in the night for a snack, then slept through the night to mid-morning the following day and was absolutely fine.