Wearing a diaper for dental work?

I am going under to be put to sleep for dental work, and I read on a website that they recommend for slightly longer procedures that you wear depends incontinence briefs. I was wondering if anyone ever heard of this or is this makes sense. Do people lose bladder control when they go under or since they can't wake up to go to the bathroom. I guess i dont wanna wear a diaper but it would be worse to wet my pants in his chair.

Wearing a diaper for dental work?
Maybe you could call the dental office and ask for their suggestion. When I had my 3rd molars extracted I didn't wet my pants, not sure how long the procedure was though.
Reply:I've been a dentist for many years and never had or heard of any patients needing to do this.


However, what's the big deal if you do???


If it gives you peace of mind, go for it.


Best of luck and you'll be fine!
Reply:I have never heard of this but then again i have never had major dental work. If you are asleep during the operation then your body should make a hormone to cut down on the amount of urine you make like what happens at night; so having to go shouldn't be a problem unless you are a bedwetter. I think the idea behind the diaper is that the operation may affect some nerves and your brain might be confused and accidently send a signal to wet yourself.





I would wear the diaper because if the website recommended it then it will be for a reason and they probably know best.





Anyway depends are not a baby's diaper like pampers - they are very discreet, don’t bulge and don’t make a crinkly noise when you walk. They might make you feel a bit like a baby wearing a diaper but it is only for a couple of hours.





And like you I would rather be wearing a wet diaper than be embarrassed at having peed over the dentist's chair!