Oral conscious sedation in Tempe is a safe and effective way to reduce nerves and ensure a positive dental experience. Ideal for individuals who suffer from moderate dental anxiety or who are undergoing more extensive procedures, this pill medication works quickly to create a sense of relaxation, allowing the patient to feel more at ease and the dentist able to complete necessary treatment safely.
What is Oral Conscious Sedation?
Oral conscious sedation involves taking a pill that is prescribed by your Dentist. Designed to be taken before your appointment, the fast-acting medication works to help you feel relaxed, comfortable, and completely at ease by the time you are ready to undergo treatment. Because of how quickly this type of sedation produces effects, it is essential that you have someone take and pick you up from your appointment.
How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work?
Once you take the prescribed medication, you might think it will put you to sleep, but this is not true. Instead, while you might feel as if you are entering into a deep slumber, the reality is that you will remain conscious enough to respond to the cues of our dental team.
When taking oral conscious sedation, it is normal to feel euphoric and even slightly warm. Some patients also claim they remember little, if anything, from their appointments. This is a great benefit if you have had past trauma at another dentist’s office or simply do not like the idea of receiving dental work in general.
Once treatment is complete, you will be required to return home with the help of a family member or friend who will drive you from your appointment. It can take up to 24 hours for the effects to fully dissipate before you can expect to resume normal activity.
Are You a Good Candidate for Oral Conscious Sedation?
When meeting with your sedation dentist in Tempe, it’s important that you discuss your complete medical history as well as any medications you are currently taking. Knowing whether there might be any conditions or medicines that could potentially interact or interfere with the success of oral conscious sedation is essential.
If you are cleared of any potential concerns regarding your health history, you can expect us to ask why you think you might benefit from this type of treatment. If you suffer from any of the following, there is a good chance you’ll be considered a candidate for oral conscious sedation:
- Mild or moderate dental anxiety
- A sensitive/strong gag reflex
- Are preparing to undergo multiple or complex dental procedures
- Difficulty keeping your mouth open for prolonged periods
- Difficulty sitting for long spans of time
- Past dental trauma
IV Sedation Dentistry
If you need a stronger form of sedation than nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation can provide, we have a specialist to administer IV sedation. IV sedation is fast-acting and can put you in a deeper state of relaxation. Any IV sedation will always be administered by a trained professional who will monitor your sedation levels during your appointment. We are always willing to go the extra mile for our patients!