Sedation dentistry and periodontal disease?

IV Sedation at the dentist is NOT being knocked out. You think you are, but you aren't. After they give the IV you feel like you just fell asleep and woke up instantly in a recovery room but that's just how you feel. You're actually awake and aware of what they are doing during the entire procedure but remember absolutely nothing about it.

A little info I think should be considered about this drug Versed ( Midazolam ) that is used for Sedation for many medical procedures..Sedation and General Anesthesia are not the same and quite a few people being given Sedation

think they are being given General Anesthesia!

There is simply no good or valid reason to ever purposely induce amnesia during a medical procedure. It is only a recent development in medical thinking that amnesia is somehow a "benefit" to the patient. On occasion some

some patients will remember a bad experience. Forgetting does not mean it did not happen!!

I feel that if people were aware of the effects of this drug they would Opt For Another Drug!

Erasing someones memory of what was done to them is wrong!!

In fact, many people who use Versed for " IV Sedation,Conscious Sedation" Twilight Sedation, during a procedure are Awake For The Entire Procedure but remember nothing, often Believing They Were "Out" the whole time.

Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like setting broken bones,colonoscopies,endoscopies, dental procedures like extractions,conscious sedation,twilight sleep, so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort.HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THOSE SENSATIONS WILL NOT BE EXPERIENCED!!!!

Here is a note from a Dentist Who uses Versed

I've used Versed 1000+ times during oral surgery procedures and I've never had a complaint. It's a miracle drug because it is safe and it causes you to not remember an unpleasant experience. My answer to him is isn't it better to have not experienced the pain than to have forgot it. No wonder you have had no complaints they have no memory of the procedure.....

I feel that giving a drug for amnesia is cruel I would not want it done to me!

A strange development in medical thinking that it's okay for a patient to have

pain as long as they don't remember it and think they slept thru the procedure..

Here is a link for some info

http://www.freehelpforcancer.com/manages...

Being completely put under sedation often is not good for you. Find a painless dentist. Dentistry has come a long way. I hadn't been in 20 years because of my fear - now I go at least 3 times a year for cleanings - I figure instead of going once every 6 months, I go once every 4 and it makes the cleaning a little easier also - I also go when, and if, I have another dental issue during the year. I absolutely adore my dentist and his hygenist. They make going completely painless and stress-free. You'll be fine. My dentist only uses novocaine on me and I haven't felt a thing. I've had cleanings, tooth removals, bridges fitted, etc. I have been absolutely fine and so will you.

Periodontal disease is caused by not brushing & flossing daily. Tartar builds up below the gum line, which inflames the gum tissue & leaves it open to bacterial infection. If you're sharing a tooth brush, or kissing you could get the bacteria in your mouth, however if you're taking care of your teeth, you're not going to get periodontal disease. However, you should be getting regular cleanings & check-ups twice a year, so my guess is if you're not doing that, that's why the dentist suggested that you come in.

don't think it is going to be as bad as you think, they are very considerate of your feelings and fear.