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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Facts about Getting Oral Sedation for Dentistry

If you are paralyzed at even the mere thought of going to the dentist, especially for a relatively intensive procedure like a root canal, you might be a candidate for sedation dentistry. If your dental phobia happens to be topped by a nice serving of a fear of needles, you can still find a solution in oral sedation.

What is oral sedation?
Oral sedation entails the use of anti-anxiety or sedative drugs to put you in a relaxed state, just enough to allow your dentist to do his job efficiently. This usually involves medications like halcyon or valium, the prescribed dosage for which will depend on your level of anxiety, and how conscious you need to be during the treatment.

IV Sedation
In IV or intravenous sedation, anesthesia is administered via an IV line that delivers the drug directly to your bloodstream. This method gives dentists better control over your level of consciousness during the procedure. Likewise, IV sedation produces quick results, and requires a shorter recovery time compared to oral sedatives.

What your Dentist Should Know

Before you undergo any form of sedation dentistry, however, you need to inform your dentist about any medication you are taking, as some might affect the effectiveness of a sedative. 

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