{"id":530,"date":"2017-02-15T23:05:34","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T06:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=530"},"modified":"2017-02-15T23:05:34","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T06:05:34","slug":"can-self-medicate-going-dentists-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/can-self-medicate-going-dentists-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Self-Medicate Before Going to the Dentist’s Office?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m not a fan of the dentist. But, I’ve got a toothache and need to go. I have a valium prescription. Can I just take one of those before I go in? Also, I don’t have a dentist. Is there a secret passcode to get in quickly?<\/p>\n

Stina L. – Georgia<\/p>\n

Stina,<\/p>\n

We’ll start with the secret passcode. Generally, if you tell a dentist you have a dental emergency<\/a> they’ll try hard to fit you in. Most dentists are compassionate and got into the field because they want to help people. <\/p>\n

Now, if you get that appointment we need to help you with your anxiety. While you can take valium, it will affect what your dentist is able to do. Some medications he’ll need to give you could be contraindicative for valium. I have a solution for you, though.<\/p>\n

When you google for emergency dentists, look for one who also does sedation dentistry. This is actually better than valium. Depending on the type of sedation used, it can give you a completely relaxed, pain-free experience. <\/p>\n

If, for some reason, you decide to just take the valium instead be sure you let the dentist know you took some, along with any other medication in your system. Even tell him about over-the-counter medication. It’s important you do that. It could save your life.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Kevin Peck<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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