Benefits of Sedation
Sedation allows patients who suffer from dental phobia to relax as they undergo lengthy or complex procedures. Whether due to a past traumatic event, low pain threshold, or other factors, dental-related anxiety is surprisingly common. Sedation offers a safe and effective means of overcoming dental phobia.
Under oral sedation, our patients report feeling peaceful, relaxed, and euphoric. One benefit of sedation is the alteration of time perception. Under the effects of sedation, procedures that require two or three hours feel like they were completed in a fraction of that time. Many patients barely remember details about their tooth extraction or root canal.
Sedation also allows our dentists to work more efficiently. When patients are in a relaxed state with minimal movement and fidgeting, dental procedures can be performed with fewer disruptions.
More About Oral Sedation
Oral sedation is administered through prescription medications. This form of sedation can deliver mild or deep states of relaxation. Depending on the type of drug that is used, oral sedation can result in varying levels of amnesia. Oral sedation requires that patients refrain from eating or drinking for several hours before their procedure.
Since the effects of oral sedation can linger, patients will need to arrange for someone to pick them up from our office following their procedure.
