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Can you be put to sleep for dental x-rays? id pay extra for it on my own. i have very small mouth and struggle with them. any suggestions? im finally going since have insurance now ?

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Sedation is not indicated for dental x-rays-much too risky for no benefit. Possibly, taking a mild sedative like 0.5mg ativan could be recommended but you cannot drive for several hours following the use of ativan. You will also need a doctor's prescription.

Answered 9/30/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Some people die when they are put asleep. Ask Dentist for smaller x-ray thingies.

Answered 9/30/2021

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There are newer dental x-ray machines that you don't have to put a film in your mouth. Ask your dentist if they have a PANO x-ray unit , if not find a office that has one. All you do is stand up straight and the machine revolves around your head.

Answered 9/30/2021

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Not advisable. You have to bite on film holder to keep it properly positioned. Try taking 1 200mg Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) 1 hr before your appt. Another solution is to have a Cone Beam CAT Scan taken. Explain your problem to your Dentist.

Answered 10/1/2021

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