The most natural way to replace a missing tooth.
If you have a fear of needles, cringe at the sounds in a dental office, are immune to the numbing effects of local anesthetics or have sensitive teeth, you might be a candidate for oral sedation dentistry. Imagine having your dental procedures completed while you nap comfortably with little memory of the procedure afterwards. Oral sedation dentistry is not for everyone, but for those who have been avoiding the dentist due to fear, paranoia or discomfort, this method can be extremely beneficial. Oral sedation is an excellent option for patients with mild to moderate dental anxiety.
If you have a fear of needles, cringe at the sounds in a dental office, are immune to the numbing effects of local anesthetics or have sensitive teeth, you might be a candidate for oral sedation dentistry. Imagine having your dental procedures completed while you nap comfortably with little memory of the procedure afterwards. Oral sedation dentistry is not for everyone, but for those who have been avoiding the dentist due to fear, paranoia or discomfort, this method can be extremely beneficial.
With oral sedation, medications are crushed into a powder and placed under your tongue, then absorbed into your bloodstream to induce a state of deep relaxation and a feeling of not being bothered by what is going on. Many times patients recall little if any of what happened during the procedure. Upon completion of your treatment, we will stay with you until you are ready to go home with a companion.
Our dental office also uses oral sedation for the high anxiety patient, lengthy treatments and oral surgery procedures. Oral sedation is a pill that induces relaxation and sleepiness. The level of sedation is titrated to effect based on the patients response. A consultation with the dentist is necessary to determine if oral sedation would be right for you.
ADVANTAGES TO ORAL SEDATION:
WHAT ARE THE ORAL SEDATION MEDICATIONS USED?
The most common drug used in dental sedation are benzodiazepines. Triazolam, lorazepam and diazepam remain the most commonly used benzodiazepines for oral sedation. The type of oral sedation used is a decision between you and your dentist and depends on many factors.
PHARMACOLOGY OF BENZODIAZEPINES
All benzodiazepines possess antianxiety, partial or total loss of memory, promote calming effects or induce sleep, reduce muscle contraction and control or prevent convulsions. Their effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and their pharmacological properties are well suited for their use in dentistry. The amnestic effects of benzodiazepines make them ideal for sedation during stimulating or painful portions of dental procedures
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