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Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry

Sedation dentistry is used to provide a relaxing and anxiety-free experience for certain people receiving dental treatment. It enables individuals too afraid to go to the dentist to receive the dental care they need while avoiding the common apprehension known as dental phobia.

According to to the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS Education), a professional dental organization dedicated to ensuring that patients receive safe, comfortable and anxiety-free dental care, 30 percent of the population avoids the dentist due to fear. This fear prevents people from receiving necessary routine dental care, potentially compromising the health and functionality of their mouth and systemic health.

What Is Sedation?

Sedation is a process used to establish a relaxed, easy and calm state through the use of sedatives which can be administered in a variety of ways. In the past, intravenous (IV)
sedation was predominantly used to sedate a dental patient, now we can sedate patients using just a small oral pill. Sedation is both safe and effective when administered by a trained professional.

Oral sedation dentistry is now the most common technique used in the United States and Canada. The technique is easy and requires no needles. Best of all, the medications create such a comfortable experience that most patients do not remember the visit; it is as if they slept through the treatment. In reality, oral sedation dentistry maintains a level of consciousness in the patient for safety and cooperation.

Regardless of the type of sedation dentistry you receive, it is important to have a responsible caregiver accompany you to the procedure (and drive you there if you must take oral medication before arriving for your appointment). The caregiver should drive you home after the procedure is complete and stay with you for an additional two to four hours at home.

One of the major benefits of sedation dentistry is that people often feel like their dental procedure lasts only a few minutes, when in fact it might have taken hours to perform. Therefore, complex dental procedures such as smiles makeovers or extensive rebuilding procedures that normally require multiple visits can often be performed in fewer appointments.

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Dr. Smith