How do I talk a dentist into putting me to sleep for necessary work?

I am a diabetic and dentists do not want to put me to sleep to do the work. I am not saying it's because I am diabetic, I do not know why they won't. Novacaine makes me nervous and jittery but they keep giving it to me. I need some work done, the tooth is broken off below the gum line. I do NOT want to be awake to hear the scraping and grinding of the tools on the tooth or the bone in my jaw. What can I say to a dentist so he will put me to sleep? And yes, I have asked, many times and never gotten a good answer, not even "You are diabetic and it's not safe to put you to sleep during this process. " Sylvia

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I would consider calling around. There are options to Novocaine out there, you just need to find a dentist who practices with that. You can easily say something to the effect of "I have an allergy to Novocaine" and use that for your excuse. Another option to consider is "Pain Free Dentistry" look around, a good handful of major cities have them. Essentially they do not put you to sleep, as with anesthesia, but they often give you a or two to take prior to your work. This will relax and calm you. Upon arrival they will normally give you another to take which will put you into sleep mode. it's a sedative. So you will not be asleep via the traditional method instead you will be sedated, but because your in such a deep sleep you will not feel pain. The last option is an Oral Surgeon which would be a little more expensive than a regular Dentist
Find an oral surgeon, who specializes in sedation. not a regular dentists. your dentist should be able to refer you to one in your area
telll him he can fiddle with your pooter while your out? that insentive combined with the ods theres at elast one sick twisted dentist out there should be enough :
Sylvia: As a practicing dentist myself I recommend that you call around and find a dentist willing to listen to your concerns and is willing to work with you. We usually do like to work with patients who have only had a Lidocaine injection because its more easy to communicate regarding the problem during the procedure. I always leave the final decision up to my patients, I would always do what was the most safe and comfortable way to help my patients and help keep them calmed and relaxed at the same time. We as dentists are here to keep you and your teeth healthy and we should always listen to your concerns and we always go with what makes you feel the most comfortable. Good luck and I hope you can find a dentist willing to listen to your concerns
there are some dentist who will do what you ask for probably switching to a dentist based in a hospital will grant what you desire

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