Dental Sedation: What Are The Benefits?
Dental sedation eases patients' anxieties before, during, and after dental procedures by giving them an oral or inhalant medication. Dental sedation may also be suggested for patients with complex medical needs or those who have a strong gag reflex, in addition to nervous patients.
Without the option of dental sedation, some patients may not visit the dentist as often as they should in order to keep their mouths healthy.
Are there different options for dental sedation?
We provide oral sedation and IV sedation at North Burnaby Dental Group. Oral sedation is a sedative that is taken orally as a liquid or pill. These medications can be taken the night before an appointment to help you sleep and/or one hour before your appointment to help you relax before and during treatment.
During your dental treatment, an anti-anxiety medication may be given intravenously (IV), which is referred to as sedation. Despite the fact that IV sedation dentistry is sometimes called "twilight" or "sleep" dentistry, it doesn't actually put you to sleep. Instead, you can unwind and feel at peace thanks to the sedative.
One of the perks of dental sedation is that you will remain awake and aware throughout your appointment, but you will be at ease and relaxed during your visit.
Am I able to use dental sedation during every visit?
Most patients are safe under dental sedation. Your dentist will review your medical history and discuss whether dental sedation is the best option for you before prescribing the sedative.
You will be closely monitored in our office for any negative side effects of the sedation. It is normal to feel drowsy after your appointment, but this will pass as the day progresses.
It is important to set up a friend or family member to help with bringing you to and from your appointment as you should never drive after receiving dental sedation.