Sedatives

[SIRandyraven]

My wife has a fear of dentists.

She is now in situation where she needs to visit dentist for a filling that will involve a numbing injection then drilling for filling etc

I have done my best to calm her nerves, but my question is;

- Would she be able to get a sedative from GP to take prior to appointment?

 

[Canary42]

Only the GP can answer that.

[TwoShortPlanks]

She could maybe ask her dentist about gas and air? You get a wee nose mask so the dentist can work while you stay calm. 

[Buenchico]

Your wife should speak to the dentist.  He/she might well suggest the use of a drug called midazolam, which is injected into the back of a patient's hand prior to the commencement of the dental work.  (Alternatively, breathing in a mixture of 'laughing gas' and oxygen can be used to relax a nervous patient).

[TwoShortPlanks]

The good thing about gas and air is that it wears off very quickly after you stop inhaling it, so no lasting drowsiness 

[Cloverjo]

My friend has the same fear. She gets a sedative from the dentist. 

[Canary42]

I was wrong - again. Pleased you got some more useful replies.