Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry provides safe, comfortable dental treatment for patients who are anxious about dentistry. Sometimes called relaxation dentistry, sedation dentistry is a method of managing pain and anxiety during professional dental care through the use of medication. If you have had significant
medical issues in the past we may need to confer with your medical doctor to see if oral sedation is appropriate for you.

You can benefit from sedation dentistry if you experience one or more of the following:

  • High fear of dental care
  • Complex dental problems
  • Traumatic dental experiences
  • Fear of needles and shots
  • Trouble getting numb
  • Sensitive teeth

Oral Conscious Sedation

Through this type of sedation you will experience very deep relaxation while still being conscious. Your doctor will provide you with a prescription for an oral medication that is easy to swallow and safe. Most adults receive Halcion (triazolam). When the medication takes effect you will become very drowsy and will experience partial or complete sleep. You will still be able to respond to external requests. During the entire procedure our team will monitor blood pressure, heart rate and breathing. The effects of the sedation are relatively short lasting though you will likely feel drowsy for the remainder of the day. You will need to arrange for transportation to and from our office. Do not anticipate returning to work for the remainder of the day after sedation dentistry.

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