Sedation Dentistry
New safe oral dental sedation techniques mean that you can have dental treatments done quickly with little
or no discomfort.
If you are nervous or fearful about dental treatment, sedation can help relax you, making your
experience more pleasant and pain free.
Am I a candidate for sedation dentistry?
You may be a candidate for dental sedation if you suffer from dental anxiety, dental phobia,
or a condition that renders you unable to control your movements. Children are often good
candidates for dental sedation.
What is sleep dentistry?
Sleep dentistry is another name for sedation dentistry. With the use of a simple sedative pill,
you can be asleep and easily spend 3, 4, 5 or more totally comfortable hours in the dental chair and wake
up not even remembering you were there! This form of sedation is officially called
"conscious sedation" since
you can be aroused very easily to go to the bathroom, or have a drink.
Is dental sedation safe?
A study performed by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research found that dental
sedation is safe if administered in the recommended doses by trained sedation dentists.
Does it hurt? Are there any needles?
Patients who have been sedated and have extensive dental treatment usually experience little discomfort
the next day. Because your reflexes are still functioning normally, we still use local anesthesia -
you just won't remember it!
How long will I be asleep?
It depends on your needs, but usually ranges from two to six hours.
Are there any side effects?
Drowsiness the day of your appointment is to be expected. Some feel slight nausea, but that is due
to the fact that they have not eaten. Normally, patients feel fine after eating and taking in some
fluids.
Will I be able to drive?
You should not drive until 24 hours after your dentist appointment. We require that someone bring you to our
office in the morning and take you home after your appointment.
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