[Conservababe]

Speaking of blue and white pills...I know not what you are referring to, really. But, I do think you are referring to sedatives, and I have a question.

Are dentists allowed to prescribe sedatives for patients? I have developed this fear of choking and being short of breath in a dental chair. In fact, I have not been in for work in over a year because of this fear. It is irrational, I know, but I have it, nonetheless.

I am wondering if the dentist, who I have had for thirty years, is allowed to give a short lasting sedative. I have an aversion to asking him this because he might think I was a druggie.

[Servant of the 9]

I am wondering if the dentist, who I have had for thirty years, is allowed to give a short lasting sedative. I have an aversion to asking him this because he might think I was a druggie.

Yes, he can, and/or a tranquilizer to take in advance. If he didn't have a narcotics license he couldn't prescribe pain meds, and I never saw a dentist that couldn't.

SO9

[sweetliberty]

I believe that dentists can prescribe medications as needed. I have had them prescribe narcotics, so I would think they could also prescribe a sedative if needed. You might want to ask ahead though, because it isn't going to do you much good if the dentist doesn't have it on tap when it is needed.