Thanks for sharing your experience, that's reassuring to hear. I'm scheduled for an extraction next week and honestly, the thought of IV sedation makes me a bit queasy. Did you feel groggy afterward or was it pretty clear-headed? Laughing gas sounds less intimidating, but if IV really helps anxiety-wise, maybe it's worth considering... Decisions, decisions.
I totally get where you're coming from—IV sedation made me super nervous too. I ended up going with laughing gas because needles freak me out, and honestly, it worked pretty well. Felt relaxed enough during the procedure, but still aware of what was happening (without caring much, lol). Afterwards, I felt clear-headed pretty quickly, just a bit dizzy for a few minutes. Did your dentist mention if you can switch mid-procedure if laughing gas isn't enough? Might be worth asking about...
My dentist mentioned something similar about switching sedation mid-procedure, but from what I remember, it's usually easier said than done. Once you're already in the chair and the procedure's underway, pausing to set up IV sedation can be tricky and might prolong things. Personally, I've had both IV and laughing gas—IV was definitely deeper relaxation, but laughing gas was enough for simpler extractions. If needles aren't your thing, I'd probably stick with gas and just trust it'll keep you chill enough...worked for me!
Totally get where you're coming from. I'm booked for my first extraction next week and needles freak me out a bit, so I'm leaning towards the laughing gas too. Good to hear it worked well for simpler procedures—mine's supposed to be straightforward, but you never know. Honestly, just reading your experience makes me feel a bit better about skipping the IV...fingers crossed the gas keeps me calm enough to get through it without panicking mid-way. Thanks for sharing!
Laughing gas is usually a solid choice, especially if needles make you anxious. I've seen plenty of people breeze through straightforward extractions with just nitrous. Just remember to breathe deeply and slowly—it helps the gas kick in better and keeps nerves at bay. Good luck!
