light anesthesia
"I have extreme dental anxiety.  The dentist prescribed 3 mg an hour prior to dental work along with a valium the evening before and the procedure went wonderful.  I did not feel any pain although I was a bit loopy the rest of the day  :)  I went home after the procedure and went to bed.  No lingering effects. I had 2 teeth pulled, deep cleaning, prep work for a bridge and a temporary bridge installed."