My friend has a severe phobia of needles is there anyone who will use gas these days for sedation
Q. HI, my friend has a serious problem with her teeth, she has been told she needs 10 teeth extracted. She is a private patient and has a severe phobia of needles. Her dentist has referred her to specialists because she won’t have a needle for sedation. She has been told that no-one in the UK will use gas to put her to sleep so that a needle can then be used. She has now been told to go for hypnotherapy to cure her fear of needles. Is there anyone who will use gas these days? She is desperate, she has trouble eating and now even drinking. Thanks
A. There are some practices that still provide inhalation (gas and air)
If your friend is really terrified, then she could always ask her dentist to refer her to hospital for a general anaesthetic- as having numerous extractions in one go can be quite traumatic- especially if you are nervous to start with.
Intra-venous sedation is a really good option- as it is less risky than general anaesthetic, but it sounds as though your friend could not tolerate the needle.
Hypnotherapy is also a graet option to overcome her initial fear and make dental visits more comfortable. With people who are needle-phobic, then small steps need to be taken at a time.
She needs to build up trust and confidence wit the dentist treating her.
I see many patients that have come a long way since our initial visit. It may take a long time for her to eventually feel comfortable around needles/dentists.
Good luck.
If your friend is really terrified, then she could always ask her dentist to refer her to hospital for a general anaesthetic- as having numerous extractions in one go can be quite traumatic- especially if you are nervous to start with.
Intra-venous sedation is a really good option- as it is less risky than general anaesthetic, but it sounds as though your friend could not tolerate the needle.
Hypnotherapy is also a graet option to overcome her initial fear and make dental visits more comfortable. With people who are needle-phobic, then small steps need to be taken at a time.
She needs to build up trust and confidence wit the dentist treating her.
I see many patients that have come a long way since our initial visit. It may take a long time for her to eventually feel comfortable around needles/dentists.
Good luck.
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