Hi,
Does anyone have any recommendations for sleep dentistry in SE areas or city Melbourne? Has anyone tried to get quotes? Friend says it'll start from $500.
Not sure what I need done yet but it's on a molar and I can't handle being awake for it.
Thanks,
HELPFUL RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY THANKS
I CAN'T HANDLE BEING AWAKE
cup of cement!
That's how they ended up with a bad molar in the first place!
I just make them put up with my screaming.
go to adli
buy cheap wine, drink at dentist, get knocked out
done!
Somehow, I can't imagine Drunk Dentistry becoming a profitable business venture.
Better than drunk neurosurgery
Fly to Thailand and get it done there.
This is the dumbest answer you could possibly hope for.
but you can get dental work done AND get a holiday out of it for less
Why? Many people are going to Thailand and getting dental work done for much cheaper than in Australia (including travel costs).
Because only a complete moron would go under general anaesthetic in a country like Thailand for an elective procedure.
@[Deactivated]: medical tourism is a real boom industry in Thailand. Tens of thousands of australians are going to Thailand for all manner of elective procedures from boob jobs to dental work.
@[Deactivated]: Why? Do you have any hard facts to support your argument that the private medical tourism system in thailand is worse than Australia's or is that just racist beliefs.
@[Deactivated]: Lol. Exactly what part of what I said is racist? Medicine in a third world country is to be avoided. The doctors that practice there are not at the same standard as Western trained and certified Doctors.
When the state cornoner is telling you that you shouldn’t go, maybe you should listen.
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-18/medical-tourism-mo…
There are countless deaths and disfigurements from Meidcal tourism, but it’s popular because it appeals to the lowest common denominator.
@[Deactivated]: I asked for hard facts that the Thai private system is worse than Australia and you give me one anectodote.
The australia system is not exactly great either https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-13/cheap-breast-implants…
@[Deactivated]: One article, which explains the issue as a whole, based off findings from the state coroner, who has to do autopsys on multiple dead victims. That being said, you tried to pull the racist card on me two posts back, so It doesn’t matter what evidence you’re presented with, you’re going to come back with a stupid response to suit your agenda.
This is the most stupid idea I have ever heard. Any proper doctor will never put you under a general anaesthetic unless it is absolutely required. There is a mortality associated with anaesthetics, regardless of how safe you might think it is. I'm astounded that non essential anaesthetic practices aren't outlawed by the AMA, and I certainly wouldn't want to be under the care of an anaesthetist who would lower himself to knocking someone out who needs a tooth removed. Get a perspective OP, it's just dentistry.
With the obvious exception of impacted wisdom teeth extractions and major dental surgery.
Agreed.
I can't handle it after two rounds of last year, and have asked if death was an option.
Please. Risk of death from anaesthesia is less than 1 in 100,000.
I knew a guy who went under while going to the dentist, then came to in time see the male dentist and female assistant buttoning themselves up. Good times.
You knew Jerry Seinfeld? Cool!
Lots of people have phobias, and they can be crippling. If you are really terrified, talk to the dentist, and see what is available. You can have general anaesthetics for wisdom tooth removal. Most dentists understand phobias, and can work with you. If your teeth are likely to need a lot of treatment, your dentist or doctor could refer you for help to manage that. All the best.
TLDR you could use a psychologist or a gp rather than an anaesthetist.
Antianxiety medication, nitrous, but not alcohol, can be useful pre-and during dentist medications.
But seriously as others have said, anaesthesia carried a risk of brain damage and death, it's probably worth conquering this one.
I have a great dentist, but I usually need work done, and I try to break it down like this.
Exactly what part of the dentist is unbearable?
The clinic? No it's quite nice.
The injection? Actually it's over quick enough.
The drilling? It actually doesn't hurt much after the injection.
The funny taste in my mouth and splinters of tooth flying into my gums? Don't love it. But can deal.
The pain afterwards? Well my dentist gives prescriptions for panedeine forte.
Actually, I find every single part of the experience is tolerable. Not awesome, but entirely tolerable. And it gets easier every time you face a fear.
Avoidance of fears prevents you from extinguishing them.
Good luck op.
Toughen up it's not that bad. They will numb you all over till your mouth droops :)
Just lie back and think of all the bargains you can buy with the savings of not getting an anesthetic.