Sedation Dentistry

You No Longer Have to Be Afraid

Fearful patients no longer have to be afraid of the dentist. Getting the treatment you need, can be done easily and painlessly while you are totally relaxed and comfortable.

Oral sedation has many benefits that make getting your dentistry possible. Being sedated using oral medications means there are no needles. While you do not actually sleep during treatment, you will be drowsy and sedated just enough to make you totally relaxed and at ease. One of the best parts is that by the next day, most people have little memory of their treatment. Gone are memories of the sights and sounds of the office.

With sedation dentistry, time seems to pass very quickly, so hours feel like minutes. It’s a great option if you need a large amount of dental care completed at one time. Oral sedation enables your dentist to work more efficiently and complete more treatment in fewer visits, reducing four or five appointments to just one or two.

Many dental procedures can be completed with the help of sedation dentistry, including crowns, fillings, tooth whitening, bonding, gum care and hygiene visits.

Treatment

After a consultation and health history review are completed, we will decide on a treatment plan that’s right for you. We will select the best oral sedation medications and protocol to meet your individual needs. Sometimes a pill is given to take the night before the appointment and/or one hour prior. You will arrive (with your companion) at the office already feeling relaxed, maybe even drowsy. Once there, Dr. Schechter will decide whether or not to administer more medication.

Since the purpose of oral sedation dentistry is to make you as comfortable as possible, you will be encouraged to come to your appointment wearing loose, comfortable clothing. You will be covered in a thick, warm blanket to relax with while you’re waiting treatment to begin.

Who Can Benefit From Oral Sedation Dentistry?

People who have...

• high fear and anxiety about seeing a dentist

• a history of traumatic dental experiences

• difficulty getting numb

• very sensitive teeth

• a need to have more dentistry completed in fewer visits

• a bad gag reflex

• hate needles (oral sedation uses pills, not an IV needle)

• don't do well with the sights, sounds, and smells associated with dental treatment

• are embarrassed about the amount of dental work that may be required

Common Questions