What is the name of the procedure where dentists knock you out completely?

I heard that there is a treatment some dentists are offering and they will completely knock you out before filling cavities,root canals etc. I am so frightened of the dentist I am willing to pay extra money for this.What is the name of this? Will insurance pay for part of it? Thanks for any info!!

What is the name of the procedure where dentists knock you out completely?
The actual correct term for which you are searching is called sedation dentistry.
Reply:I have just had this done to have 2 teeth removed. It's done in a hospital because it is classed as an operation. As for insurance you will have to speak to them. The whole procedure took about 40 mins and then I had to stay in hospital for a couple hours to make sure I was OK. Definitely well worth it. I'm terrified of the needles that they have to give you. Knock me out cold I say. I didn't wake up with a headache at all either.
Reply:Either general anesthesia or sedation dentistry


Usually when you are just having fillings,extractions,etc..they do not put you to sleep..unless it is an oral surgeon that requires surgery like an impacted wisdom tooth.


a dds will normally give you Novocaine..


the sedation dentistry is more expensive,but it is for people like you and me as well...lol...who are terrified !


They will use nitrous oxide which is laughing gas or the 24 hour pill which kind of puts you out for 24 hours


look for a sedation dentistry in your area. Insurance ..most cover 80% after the deductible for extractions,etc..but they normally have a max they will pay per year.


hope this helps! 鈾?
Reply:i dont know how to spell it but it is called anisteshia and insurance will pay for it just be ready to wake up with a realy bad headache.
Reply:That would be general anesthesia. You'd have to contact your insurance company to see if they cover this. For minor procedures such as these, I imagine they wouldn't.





I too was very frightened; but once you are there the hardest part is over it seems like... Just remember to breath....close your eyes and try to relax. If it's a good dentist and there is a good assistant there to help you then it really isn't so bad.





Good luck!
Reply:Try tranquilizers first unless it is for wisdom tooth extraction. If you are unconscious they have to prop your mouth open and will leave you with bruises, a sore throat and a headache. With the new drills and Novocaine a dentist usually does not hut that much and a tranquilizer will take away the fear.
Reply:IF THIS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GENERAL DENTIST, THEN IT'S KNOWN AS UNCONSCIOUS SEDATION. THIS IS MOST OFTEN DONE WITH INTRAVENOUS DRUGS.


THE ALTERNATIVE IS ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION WHERE YOU'RE NOT PUT TO SLEEP BUT ARE ABLE TO UP WITH THE DENTAL WORK.
Reply:that is called stealing, a dentist did it to me and it cost me a packet!
Reply:general anistisay
Reply:I think its called easiest time for your dentist to molest you
Reply:general anesthesia
Reply:You are referring to general anesthesia. A lot of insurances will cover this IF IT IS PROVEN to be medically necessary. If the services being done along with it are not enough to warrant the anesthesia, then a letter of medical necessity explaining the need for this could be considered. Keep in mind, insurances do NOT consider anxiety or fear of dentistry to be medically necessary. In some cases where local anesthetic is not effective (infection etc) then it is deemed medically necessary to use general anesthesia. Your best bet would be to call your insurance company and see what your plan covers for this and what criteria must be met.
Reply:A right cross to the jaw.