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Who is a Candidate for Oral Sedation?
Adults who:
- Are seen for longer dental visits
- Experience fear or stress while at
the dentist
- Have had traumatic dental experiences
- Have difficulty getting numb
- Have a bad gag reflex
- Have very sensitive teeth
- Hate needles
- Hate noises, smells and tastes associated
with dental care
- Are afraid or embarrassed about their
teeth
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Facts about Oral Sedation:
- It works!
- It is safe! You take a small pill
prior to treatment.
- No I.V. needles.
- You will have very little memory of the
experience.
- You will be sedated for 5 to 6 hours
after taking the pill.
- Treatment requiring numerous appointments
can often be completed in one or
two visits.
- People who have difficulty getting numb
experience no problems when sedated
- It is safely used to reduce
the fatigue of extensive dental
treatment that requires longer
visits.
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Commonly Asked Questions:
Q. Is it safe?
A. Yes, oral sedation is proven to be very safe
and effective.
Q. Will I feel any pain?
A. No, you should not experience any discomfort
at all while sedated.
Q. Will someone need to accompany me?
A. Yes, you will need someone to accompany you
due to the sedative effects of the pill. You
will not be able to drive yourself to or from
your
dental appointment.
Q. Will I be unconscious?
A.
No, although you are in a state of mild sedation and may fall asleep, you will not be unconscious.
Q. How long will I be sedated?
A. Depending on your needs, anywhere from 2 to
6 hours. You will probably take a nap at home
after your dental visit is over.
How Does It Work?
You are given a pill to take one hour prior
to your dental appointment. A companion of yours
must accompany you to our office. When you arrive,
you will be very drowsy. You will relax into
a very comfortable chair and be covered with
a warm, cozy blanket. Once you are totally comfortable,
our experienced clinical team will take care
of your dental needs. When your treatment is
completed, your companion will return you home
where you will most likely sleep for a few hours.
Oral sedation is proven to be a very safe and
effective method in helping our patients receive
the dental care they need and want without the
anxiety and stress often associated with dental
visits. Many of our patients tell us that they
can’t believe how easy it was to undergo
dental treatment and that they experienced no
discomfort whatsoever.
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