Sedation Dentistry

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation Dentistry is the procedure to treat patients in a comfortable manner by snoozing them with the help of anesthesia. The dental sedation is administered through pills or IV Sedation. It is also known as “Sleep Dentistry” and can be applied for various dental care solutions ranging from simple teeth cleaning to complex invasive procedures.

Who can get benefit from dental sedation?

Conscious sedation dentistry is the right choice to treat people with fear or anxiety to dental treatments. Besides such dental phobia patients, this treatment is convenient for:

• People with teeth sensitivity
• Persons who do not get numbness with anesthesia
• People who cannot sit for a while in the dentist chair
• People with low pain threshold
• Persons who feel allergic to the clinic environment

What are the different types of dental sedation?

• Inhaled minimal sedation – It uses Nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas) to keep the patient in a relaxed state. The sedation is mixed with oxygen and injected through an oxygen mask. Dentists take care of adjusting the level of sedation.
• Oral Sedation – Typically, this sedation is provided through a pill for a minimum dosage. It will make the patient drowsy and minimize the consciousness even he/she is awake.
• IV Conscious Sedation – The dentists alter the level of IV sedation to keep the patient in a light sleep during the dental procedure. The sedative medication is directly injected through the vein.
• General anesthesia – This is powerful to make a person unconscious until the anesthesia or sedation wears off.

Is it safe to get dental sedation treatments?

Yes. Dental sedation is highly safe and comfortable. Prior to inserting sedations, the dentists check the health conditions and previous medical records to determine the effect of sedation over the patient’s health. Likewise, the dental Professionals monitor the blood pressure, heartbeat after sedating an individual.

How long does the effect of oral sedation last?

The durability of dental sedation varies as per the dosage or level of sedation provided by a dentist. On average, the sedation drugs lasts 2 to 8 hours.

What are the side effects of sedation dental treatments?

Sleep dentistry does not put an individual into risk until the treatment is provided with necessary monitoring along with the prescribed guidelines. The common discomforts followed by sedation dentistry are mouth dryness and hiccups for a few days after the treatment.

Is dental sedation safe for children?

Yes. We recommend general anesthesia for kids because children are highly scared of the needles, drilling equipment used by dentists. The little ones go into a deep sleep during the dental treatment or procedure.

How much will the oral sedation treatments cost?

The cost of sedation dental treatment depends on the type of sedation provided during the treatment.  You can get complete details along with the financial information on sedation dentistry before the treatment begins in our clinic.