How Can Sedation Dentistry Help Me?

Anxiety is one of the significant obstacles to regular check-ups and cleanings. We understand the complexities of the problems and work with patients to make dental care as comfortable as possible. Although our environment is relaxing and our team is friendly, some patients need more help to remain calm.

Oral sedation is a simple treatment to help suppress your dental fears. The dentist prescribes an anti-anxiety pill taken about an hour before treatment. The pill works magic. When you hop into the dental chair, you’ll be sedated from head to toe. You’ll remain fully relaxed as the dentist works on you.

Pill-based sedation is called oral conscious sedation for a reason. It doesn’t make you unconscious. You’ll be awake to communicate with our team. However, you’ll be carefree about the moment-to-moment details of your treatment, so you’ll remember little about your treatment. This retrograde amnesia is a good thing for many patients because it means they won’t remember dental sights, noises, and smells that can invoke anxiety.

Oral conscious sedation doesn’t dissipate immediately after treatment. You need someone to accompany you to and from our office. Since the grogginess continues even when you go home, take enough rest and avoid alcohol, driving, and operating machinery for at least 24 hours.

Imagine staying relaxed and at ease while the dentist works on your teeth! Discover worry-free dentistry with our relaxation techniques. To get started, call (858) 465-8717 to schedule an appointment with I-Rise Dental.