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LDP wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2019 12:46 pm

rotor wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:56 am The other issue that I ask, is it “safe” to let a dentist give nitrous? I don’t let anyone put me under unless it’s a CRNA or anesthesiologists.

Same here. Unless we're talking full tooth extraction, I do not let my dentist give me any anesthetic, whether gas or local. Drill away. Do your job right, don't hit a herve and we'll remain friends.

Same for small surgical procedures. A surgical center once wanted to put me fully under for a small incision on my hand. The nurses were freaking out when I politely declined. They called the surgeon who showed up, took just one look at me, uttered something like "Oh yeah, HIM? Hah! He's alright, don't worry about it, he'll be just fine with local" and walked away, leaving the nurses still puzzled and uncomfortable.
Just for some extra egging on (I am sure y'all are starting to see a pattern), when the nurse mentioned I'll need to schedule an appointment to remove the stitches, I replied "No need, I remove them myself, no biggie". She about fainted.


Btw, he's my favorite surgeon. Plays rock in the OR, chats with me about motorcycles or other guy stuff while slicing & dicing, cool dude. We had a funny exchange on the OR table:
Surgeon: "You signed the form that you have a designated driver to take you home since you can't drive yourself, right?"
Me: "Sure."
Surgeon: "You didn't bring the Harley today, didja?"
Me: *sigh* "No, not when you're slicing my hand like that. Brought the truck instead."
Surgeon: "You had me worried there for a second."
Nurse: *utterly puzzled look*

Good guys are hard to find nowadays but there are still some out there.
Sorry for the thread drift.

LDP wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:20 am Agreed, you'd be in violation if under influence of any regulated or illegal substance.
FWIW, that's why medical and dental offices often post 06 and 07 signs. It is logical for their practice.

Soccerdad1995 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2019 10:50 am I beg to differ on the "not my fault" aspect. If you are going to have any type of medical procedure done, you should inquire about the use of drugs that could influence or impair your judgment, and plan accordingly (i.e. not carry).

Besides, every dentist I have ever been to offers the gas an option that you can decline in favor of a localized shot instead.