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So i have to have three root canals done on the left side. two very back top teeth, and one very back bottom tooth. i have ocd and anxiety. will laughing gas or the valium or whatever pill they give me be safe? i am so scared for this procedure. thx?
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You will be perfectly safe. Any medications you are given will be of a very low dose.
Answered 7/9/2021
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MY WIFE TAKES VALIUM FOR ANY INJECTIONS OR MRI'S SO I KNOW YOUR CONCERNS. A 5 OR 10 MG VALIUM PILL SHOULD BE FINE.THE UPPER TWO TEETH COULD BE DONE IN ONE VISIT, FIND OUT AND POSSIBLY TAKE 10MG FOR UPPER AND 5MG FOR LOWER.
Answered 7/8/2021
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