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Old 09-19-2014, 11:25 PM #1
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Jan, My dentist had no idea what MG was all about, but I let him know a few things. He's been my dentist for over a decade! Doctors often just need a little knowledge and reassuring.

It might help if you have a discussion with your internist and/or neuro about this.

I've done fine with Xylocaine, but everyone is different.

Is your MG "stable" right now?

Why don't you begin with one thing? Start with the deep cleaning, for example. That way, you can rest in between areas and get used to what it feels like to have your jaw open that much. And then you can see how you do hours afterwards and a couple of days afterwards.

As long as you reserve time for rest/sleep afterwards, you should be fine. But check with your other docs about sedation to see if they have any recommendations.

I really hope you can figure out a way to have this work done. Putting it off can put you at risk, too.


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Jan, My dentist had no idea what MG was all about, but I let him know a few things. He's been my dentist for over a decade! Doctors often just need a little knowledge and reassuring.

It might help if you have a discussion with your internist and/or neuro about this.

I've done fine with Xylocaine, but everyone is different.

Is your MG "stable" right now?

Why don't you begin with one thing? Start with the deep cleaning, for example. That way, you can rest in between areas and get used to what it feels like to have your jaw open that much. And then you can see how you do hours afterwards and a couple of days afterwards.

As long as you reserve time for rest/sleep afterwards, you should be fine. But check with your other docs about sedation to see if they have any recommendations.

I really hope you can figure out a way to have this work done. Putting it off can put you at risk, too.


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Thanks Annie. Great advice that I intend to follow...
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