I've got a dentist appointment coming up next week (ugh, already dreading it tbh), and I'm thinking about asking about sedation options. Last time, I tried laughing gas and it was...interesting? Like, I felt relaxed but still kinda aware of everything happening around me. I've heard some people go for oral sedation pills or even IV sedation where you're basically asleep the whole time. That sounds tempting but also a little intimidating, you know?
Anyway, just curious how everyone else deals with dental anxiety or procedures that make you nervous. Quick poll below—what's your go-to method?
- Laughing gas (nitrous oxide)
- Oral sedation pills
- IV sedation (deep sedation)
- Just tough it out without anything
- Other (share below)
Feel free to drop your experiences too, I'd love to hear what works best and what's maybe not worth the hype.
I've tried laughing gas too, and yeah, it's a weird feeling—like you're chill but still aware enough to notice everything. Oral sedation pills worked better for me personally, felt way more relaxed and less anxious overall. IV sedation sounds intense, but I've heard it's great if you're super nervous. Honestly, whatever helps you get through it comfortably is worth considering. Good luck with your appointment, hope it goes smoothly!
"IV sedation sounds intense, but I've heard it's great if you're super nervous."
Yeah, IV sedation can seem intimidating at first, but honestly, I've seen patients go from super anxious to totally relaxed in minutes. Had one patient jokingly ask if we could bottle it for home use... wishful thinking, right?
