What is dental sedation?

Dental sedation involves the administration of medication to help you relax and feel comfortable during your procedure. The medication can be administered orally, intravenously, or through a gas or air mixture.

Oral sedation involves taking a pill an hour before your appointment. You’ll feel groggy and sleepy, and you’ll have little to no memory of the procedure. You will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment, and you’ll most likely need to refrain from eating or drinking before your procedure.

Intravenous sedation involves injecting a medication directly into the bloodstream. The medication takes effect immediately, and patients typically feel a rush of relaxation. Because the medication is injected intravenously, no pill is required.

Oral sedation

Oral sedation is administered in the form of a pill. The medication will help the patient feel relaxed, but it won’t put them to sleep. The patient will need to be escorted home by a friend or family member. After oral sedation, the patient should rest for the remainder of the day, but should otherwise be able to go about their normal routine.

Inhaled sedation

Inhaled sedation is administered with a mask that fits over the patient’s nose. The patient breathes normally through the mask. The medication is administered through the mask. The patient remains conscious during this type of sedation, though he or she may feel very calm and relaxed.

Intravenous sedation

IV sedation is the deepest form of dental sedation we offer. It is administered through a small needle into a vein. It acts almost immediately and typically wears off in less than two hours. The effects of IV sedation can last for several hours. IV sedation is incredibly safe.

IV sedation is often used for procedures like wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, and root canals.

General anesthesia

IV sedation is the administration of medication through a vein. The medications are usually sedatives, but can include medications that relieve anxiety and other uncomfortable feelings.

IV sedation involves the use of an IV, which is a small, thin tube that is placed into a vein in the arm or hand. The medication flows directly into the patient’s body through the IV, and the patient can usually feel the effects of the medication quickly.

IV sedation is most often used for longer procedures, such as oral surgery, or for patients who cannot tolerate any discomfort during the procedure.

Safety considerations

Your dentist will monitor you closely while under sedation. They’ll also ensure your vital signs are within normal range.

Emergency dental care

Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Perhaps your child chipped his tooth during a game of tag, or you woke up with a toothache. No matter the situation, it’s important to see an emergency dentist.

Dental emergencies can get worse over time. For example, a chipped tooth can lead to an infection if not treated properly. A painful toothache can worsen and result in tooth loss if not treated. Visiting an emergency dentist as soon as possible can ensure that you receive the proper treatment.

Dental sedation FAQs

1. Will I feel any pain during dental treatment?

You won’t feel any pain during your dental procedure. That’s because your dentist will use sedation dentistry to sedate you. You don’t have to worry about a thing!

2. What are the different types of dental sedation?

Your dentist offers three different types of dental sedation:

General anesthesia – This is the deepest form of sedation. General anesthesia puts patients to sleep. As a result, patients will have no memory of the treatment.

Nitrous oxide – Nitrous oxide is also called laughing gas. The gas is a light form of sedation. Therefore, patients will remain conscious.

Sedation dentistry benefits

IV dental sedation allows patients to relax throughout their dental treatment. Patients will not remember much of their treatment, which is ideal for patients with dental anxiety, strong gag reflex, or who need numerous procedures performed in a single visit.

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Many patients find the thought of receiving a dental injection or oral surgery to be highly stressful. To help our patients feel at ease and to make procedures go as smoothly as possible, we offer IV dental sedation. IV dental sedation is a safe and highly effective form of dental sedation. The patient is put to sleep through the intravenous (IV) sedative. When the patient wakes up, he or she has no memory of the procedure and feels no pain or discomfort.