Dentist sedation?

[Jo692]

Hi

My brother who has mild hand shake Parkinsons symtoms has to have some work done at the dentist and has been advised he should be sedated.

Is there any danger please?

Thank you

Jo

[park_bear]

Who was it that issued that particular advice and why?

[Jo692 in reply to park_bear]

He needs planing for a gum infection.

[Juliegrace]

Investigate the type of sedative they are planning to use. Some are harmful for PWP. I won’t have nitrous oxide; I have read about negative effects.

[Hidden]

Our son Martin (52) has learning difficulties and has been in a care home for 6 years since he also contracted PD. Recently he had to have three back teeth removed and we had a three way Zoom conversation (we're in lockdown) with the home and the dental surgeon. Our initial thought was that he might suffer from dyskenesia and should have a general anasthetic but the DS advocated some sedation to accompany the local injections. Finally we agreed to the DS's suggestion and the treatment was a complete success with Martin coming through very well (as well as you can do with three teeth removed !)

[Jo692]

Thank you for reply. Best wishes to you all.

[gginto]

I asked my neurologist who specializes in pd and he said no problem..

[Jo692 in reply to gginto]

Thank you. Best wishes

[Cjbro2000]

Jo, For what it's worth I had two back teeth removed last March. Like you, I was all worried about anesthesia. I think I was driving the dentist, who was also an MD, crazy -- and as it turns out, all for nothing. No adverse effects at all. I did turn down the nitrous oxide. I don't recall what kind of anesthesia he gave me, but I wasn't even groggy after. I did bleed a lot, but that was due to heart-related medication I take.

[Bailey_Texas]

i have been under several times with no ill effects

[Jo692 in reply to Bailey_Texas]

Thank you Bailey. Best wishes