Oral Surgery and IV Sedation
Added: July 17, 2007 - 6:43 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Los Gatos, CA
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Teeth: 18
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 07/07
Last Cleaning: ?
Case Description
I recently had an infected, broken tooth removed and paid extra for IV sedation. I have had IV sedation various times for other surgeries and extractions and the physican or dentist always waited until I was completely under. This dentist/oral surgeon; however, seem more concerned with speed than comfort and started the procedure while I was still awake. I was screaming and crying in pain and he kept forcefully putting his hand over my mouth to shut me up. It was the most violent and abusive thing I have ever endured. Is it common practice to operate before the patient is completely sedated?
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Reply: Oral Surgery and IV Sedation
added: July 17, 2007 - 7:30 PM
Does not sound like the two of you work well together to say the least. Typically, a solid and caring dentist/human being would do the utmost to make sure the patient is comfortable before proceeding with further treatment. That is just common sense if you want to have a thriving dental practice.
Reply: Oral Surgery and IV Sedation
added: July 17, 2007 - 9:19 PM
This is not common practice. It is especially unacceptable if it was at an oral surgeon office with iv sedation capabilities. If you feel you have been unfairly treated, you can file a complaint so that the same thing will not happen to another innocent patient.Contact Santa Clara County Dental Society - www.sccds.orgorAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - www.aboms.org
Reply: Oral Surgery and IV Sedation
added: July 18, 2007 - 4:47 AM
Well I would have to say no. Sounds like this was an awful experience. I''''m very sorry this happened, as these types of storys keep patients away from the office. Dr. Boucher
Reply: Oral Surgery and IV Sedation
added: July 21, 2007 - 11:45 AM
Hello,I am sorry that you had a bad experience with our dental work. Since I have not been there , I can not judge the oral surgeon for what he has done.People''''s reaction to sedation is different and some may even show adverse reactions to the medication as well. What we all are looking for is a happy and comfortable patient and unfortunately it did not happen this time. I hope your next experience will be better. I would suggest to talk to your future dentists and let them know what you really want ( a deep sedation rather than light sedation) and share your experience with them so you can get the best possible care. Wish you good luck.
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