"Sure, I felt a bit sleepy and fuzzy-headed for an hour or two afterward, but it wasn't anything major—I just took a nap and woke up feeling pretty normal."
Yeah, same here. I remember feeling kinda floaty and spaced-out right after, but honestly, it wasn't unpleasant—just weirdly relaxing? I did nap it off too, and by evening I was binge-watching Netflix like nothing happened. Laughing gas wears off quicker, true, but IV sedation made the whole extraction feel like a breeze. Guess it depends how nervous you are going in...
"Laughing gas wears off quicker, true, but IV sedation made the whole extraction feel like a breeze."
I get what you're saying, but honestly, IV sedation freaked me out way more than laughing gas. The idea of being completely knocked out and not remembering anything afterward just didn't sit right with me... I know it's supposed to be safe and all, but still. I went with laughing gas instead because it felt less intense—just enough to take the edge off without totally losing control.
Sure, I was still aware of what was happening (which wasn't exactly fun), but it was manageable. Plus, as soon as they turned it off, I felt pretty normal again within minutes. Didn't even need a nap afterward—just chilled on the couch for a bit and then went about my day.
Maybe I'm just overly cautious or anxious about these things, but I'd rather deal with a little discomfort than risk feeling totally out of it for hours afterward. Guess everyone's different though...
Haha, I totally get the anxiety around IV sedation. When my son had his wisdom teeth out, we opted for laughing gas because I figured he'd bounce back quicker. He was pretty chill during the procedure, but afterward he kept insisting he could taste colors and asked if we could stop for pizza on Mars. 😂 Honestly though, recovery was super quick—just a little loopy for an hour or so. Guess everyone's mileage varies!
Haha, tasting colors—that's a new one for me! Glad your son bounced back quickly. Laughing gas can definitely be a gentler option, especially if anxiety is the main concern. I've seen patients who prefer IV sedation because they just want to be completely out of it, but recovery does vary a lot from person to person. Did your son remember much about the procedure afterward, or was it mostly a blur?
Glad to hear your son did well with the laughing gas. Anxiety can really ramp up when it comes to dental stuff, so it's great he had a smoother experience. I've done both IV sedation and laughing gas myself, and honestly, I preferred the gas since recovery was easier. Did your son feel groggy afterward, or was he pretty alert right away? Either way, sounds like you made a good call!
