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Are you at risk if you don't tell your dentist you are prescribed Oxycontin 20mg before he puts you under an iv sedation?
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Doctors and dentists should always know what medication you are on, no matter what it's for.
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Do you need to inform your dentist of any narcotic meds you are on before you go under iv sedation?
Yes, you should. Its very important. Different substances react differently when they are mixed. The dentist should ask you about other medication (legal or illegal) that you are taking before he administers sedation. He wants to fix your teeth, not judge you or risk killing you. So tell him. He has to keep it confidential.
How much Valium should you take before going to the dentist?
You should take no more than what is recommended by the dentist who prescribed the Valium. Under no circumstances should you take the drug without it being prescribed, and always let your dentist know how much you took and when. Also, make sure someone else drives you to and from your dental appointment.
What is the standard prescribed dosage of Oxycontin for severe pain?
There really is no "standard" dosage for OxyContin. It depends on severity of pain, body weight, and whether or not you have taken pain killers in the past. For a 180lb person with severe pain who has never taken painkillers before, they would probably start on OxyContin 20mg tabs.
What preparations are associated with sedation?
Usually procedures for conscious sedation do not require preoperative or pre-testing orders. Clinical situations for unconscious sedation typically involve eating and drinking protocols starting the day before the procedure.
Can you eat prior to having just a normal tooth extracted not necessarily wisdom teeth?
You can eat prior to having a tooth extracted as long as you are only having a local anesthetic. Usually patients will opt for I.V. sedation for all four wisdom teeth.
Was Saint Apollonia a great dentist?
No, she was not a dentist. She had her teeth broken out as a part of torture before she was burned to death.
How long does it take to be a cosmetic dentist?
u will never be a cosmetic dentist. u will die before graduating. (:
How does dentist work if his hand was injured before?
if the hand was injured dentist should wear double gloves for his protection
How much Oxycontin can a dog take before it dies?
Before you experiment on the dog, try it on yourself first. See how much Oxycontin you take before you die. And after you die, the world will be a better place. Now take your dog to a no-kill shelter so they can find a home for it, you sad sicko.
Is it normal to have an infected impacted wisdom tooth pulled without any antibiotics prescribed before or after the extraction?
It can be done without antibiotics before (had all four of mine pulled without them, and two were infected) but they should give you something to take afterwards to treat the infection. If not, go talk to a doctor or another dentist.
Do the dentist numb your mouth before cutting anything before getting braces?
If the dentist plans to cut, yes, he will numb you. Braces can be painful at first but don't usually require anesthetic.
Is Oxycontin the same drug as Fentanyl?
You can, but it's typically not recommended since both drugs are chronic pain medications generally prescribed in their timed-release form. Either one or the other is used - OxyContin lasts up to 12 hours, while Fentanyl, generally prescribed as a transdermal patch, can last up to 72 hours. Oral Fentanyl and OxyContin can used, but again it's generally not done unless the Fentanyl is in pill form and short acting. Fentanyl is more likely to be prescribed as the primary chronic pain med with Percocet (which has Oxycodone, the base drug for OxyContin, the time release version) for breakthrough pain. As long as you're using one as a timed-release drug and the other in short acting form (4-6 hours), it's okay. It's using both together in timed-release versions where problems can arise. It is perfectly ok to use both, contrary to above. I suffer from chronic pain, and take 20mg Oxycontin 2 times a day, and apply a 75mcg fentanyl patch every 72 hours. I have been on each seperatly and I find several pain "holes". but on both, I can actually function to 95% of my original capabilities. Actually the above poster is correct. I take 240mg of Oxycontin a day and my dr prescribed 100umg fentanyl to better even out the levels of narcotics I had in my system. Now this just happened to be what worked for me so you should ask your doctor before trying. Fentanyl is some bad mojo if abused.
