I need a ton of dental work done and am totally freaked out about it. I have medical assisstance, and am planning on going to the U of MN Dental School. Does anyone know if dental schools use sedation dentistry? I have trouble sitting through a regular dental appt, and the school appts are 2x as long. I know why, I just don't think I can sit thru an appt there w/out something to knock me out.
If you do not like long dental appointments…..perhaps a dental school is not the place for you. New dentists starting out are much slower than someone who has been performing those procedures for years. The dental school process involves multiple people to “check off” the work and there are waiting times for faculty to “approve” the treatment. Treatment at any dental school is NEVER fast. PRIVATE PRACTICE dental offices are much more efficient (faster) than schools. However, try the school, just bring a book and your IPOD and make sure they get you nice and numb…then relax.
Most dental schools do not offer sedation dentistry using MEDICATIONS. (not sure about U of MN). This requires additional licensure which is not available to student dentists. I’m sure all dental schools use NITROUS OXIDE gas (laughing gas) which helps many anxious patients.
Call your medical doctor and see if you can get some Valium, that will ease anxiety/relax you.