What is Conscious Sedation?
Patients who are apprehensive about receiving dental treatment often avoid going to the
dentist. Ultimately, this avoidance can lead to advanced disease and the need for expensive
treatments that could have been avoided.
Conscious Sedation provides a safe, effective way to alleviate dental anxiety and provide patients with the treatment they need.
How it Works
Conscious Sedation makes use of a prescription medication that induces a drowsy, relaxed
feeling. This is an oral medication and no intra-venous needles are used. Due to the
relaxing effects of the medication, patients must have a friend or family member bring
them to the dental office and return them home.
During Conscious Sedation, the patient's vital signs are monitored. Although patients are not completely unconscious, many patients sleep through their dental appointment. Few patients have any memory of their treatment.
Advantages of Conscious Sedation
Conscious Sedation is an excellent method of treatment for patients who have any
of the following concerns:
- Dental Anxiety
- Difficulty Getting Numb
- Very Sensitive Teeth
- Extensive Dental Needs
- Discomfort with Needles and Shots
Contact us for a free consultation and see what conscious sedation can do for you.
