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freakout
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Well I am scheduled to have oral surgery in 8 days to have mandibular tori (excessive bone growth on the inside of the lower jaw) removed. The tori is not normally a problem, except if you need dentures/partials. My dentist kept trying to get me to do this, but I kept putting it off. Finally after we could no longer adjust the partial anymore and the mouth sores were getting worse, he told me I had to have this done
I went to an oral surgeon I saw a year ago for a tooth problem. Last time I saw him I really did not like him, he was very abrupt and not very caring, but he has an excellant reputation. This time he was very kind and sympathetic He told me this is a major procedue He said that normally he does the procedure in the hospital with general anesthetic, but as I do not have medical insurance, he would do it in the office with IV sedation ....as long as I am cooperative He asked when I wanted to schedule the procedure and I said I just want to get it over with. So he put me on antibiotics, gave me a rinse to help the mouth heal and I will have it done next friday
He was very kind and explained they would get me nice and calm and relaxed, then numb my mouth. Get me more calm and relaxed and then take it nice and slow. He also told me several time he was going to take good care of me. That helped alot
It has been years since I have had IV sedation, which was with a surgeon I trusted completely. I would appreciate any stories people care to share with me, especally what happens when you first arrive in the room.
Thank You all for your support
I went to an oral surgeon I saw a year ago for a tooth problem. Last time I saw him I really did not like him, he was very abrupt and not very caring, but he has an excellant reputation. This time he was very kind and sympathetic He told me this is a major procedue He said that normally he does the procedure in the hospital with general anesthetic, but as I do not have medical insurance, he would do it in the office with IV sedation ....as long as I am cooperative He asked when I wanted to schedule the procedure and I said I just want to get it over with. So he put me on antibiotics, gave me a rinse to help the mouth heal and I will have it done next friday
He was very kind and explained they would get me nice and calm and relaxed, then numb my mouth. Get me more calm and relaxed and then take it nice and slow. He also told me several time he was going to take good care of me. That helped alot
It has been years since I have had IV sedation, which was with a surgeon I trusted completely. I would appreciate any stories people care to share with me, especally what happens when you first arrive in the room.
Thank You all for your support