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Anesthetic and sedation options are available to prevent pain and discomfort during your dental procedure. Multiple methods can be used alone or combined to provide complete comfort. The type of sedation or anesthesia chosen depends on your personalized treatment plan, your specific needs, and the professional judgment of your dentist or specialist.
Types of Sedation
There are three main categories of sedation:
- Local anesthesia temporarily numbs the small area receiving treatment.
- Sedation allows you to stay awake but deeply relaxed.
- General anesthesia lets you sleep through the entire procedure.
Here is more information about each:
Local Freezing
This is a familiar and reliable standard. We carefully numb the treatment area by injecting local anesthetic. You may feel some pressure but no pain.
Sedation
Sedation can be provided through prescribed medication, laughing gas, or intravenously. Light to moderate sedation keeps you fully conscious but very relaxed. This method is often combined with local anesthesia.
Sleep Dentistry
General anesthesia or deep sedation makes you nearly or completely unconscious. Patients often do not remember the procedure. You will feel drowsy and relaxed after waking and will need someone to drive you home and stay with you.
The Benefits of Dental Sedation
Sedation and sleep dentistry help patients from all backgrounds and with many different challenges. Some of the benefits include:
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Fear or anxiety about dental treatment can feel worse than the treatment itself. If dental anxiety is keeping you from care, please speak up. We can help you feel calm and comfortable.
Make Time Fly By
For lengthy procedures that require you to sit with your mouth open for a long time, sedation keeps you relaxed and at ease. Your appointment will be over before you know it. IV sedation, in particular, makes time seem to pass very quickly.
Tailored for Your Personal Needs
Do you have a sensitive gag reflex, restless legs, or find local anesthesia ineffective? Sedation can be very helpful in many cases, ensuring treatment is accessible to everyone.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
We carefully review each patient’s medical history to determine if sedation is a safe and suitable option for you.
Sedation usually makes you feel drowsy and relaxed quickly. Some people notice a mild tingling sensation. You may also experience mild memory loss and not remember much about the procedure afterward.
Most sedation options do not involve being fully unconscious. Instead, sedation helps patients feel deeply relaxed. Many do not remember the procedure once it is over.
Yes. When sedation is used, it is important to have a friend or family member drive you home and stay with you. This helps ensure the sedation wears off safely and allows your body time to rest before resuming normal activities.
If you receive sedation during your procedure, we recommend taking the day off to recover. Generally, it takes about 24 hours before you should return to your usual routine. The exact time varies depending on the type of sedation but usually ranges between 2 and 8 hours.
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