Sedation Dentistry

Dentist Auburn

Sedation Dentistry uses medication to help you relax for a better dental care experience. Sedation dentistry can even help patients with severe dental anxiety.

Sedation dentistry offers many benefits to meet your individual needs. Sedation allows your body to relax more completely. This increases the effectiveness of local anesthesia. Sedation dentistry reduces the sensation of passing time. This can be very useful if you need complex or multiple treatments in a single sitting. It also prevents your muscles from stiffening or becoming sore due to spending extended periods of time in one position. Your sedation is closely monitored by experienced dental professionals who ensure your safety and comfort.

Oral Conscious Sedation, or OCS, provides a deep level of relaxation.  Though you are still able to stand, walk, or answer questions, you remain in a calm and drowsy state throughout the treatment. With OCS, many patients have found they have little memory of the procedure after the fact. For patients with dental anxiety, this can be a great benefit.

If you choose Oral Conscious Sedation with your dental treatment, you will need someone to provide your transportation on the day of your procedure. While there are no lingering aftereffects, the sedative effects of these options can take up to 24 hours to fully diminish.

Your safety is our top priority. At your appointment, be sure to tell us:

• Any prescription medications or over-the-counter medications you are taking
• Any herbal or nutritional supplements you are using
• Any allergies you have, particularly medication reactions
• Any health conditions you have
• Any questions or concerns you may have about your treatment or about sedation dentistry

For more information about using sedation dentistry with your next treatment, contact Mount Auburn Dental.