Sleep during dental procedures with dental sedation
If you have a high level of fear of dental procedures,
difficulty with your gag reflex during procedures, limited time for complex procedures,
very sensitive teeth or have experienced difficulty becoming numb for dental procedures,
sedation dentistry should be discussed with your dentist. Dental sedation is also
considered for people with a fear of needles and shots or find the smells, sounds, noises
and tastes of dental care to be overwhelming.
When undergoing cosmetic dental procedures with dental sedation, you are given a small
pill (analgesics, anti-anxiety agents, and /or sedatives) to take about an hour prior to
your dental procedure. You will need to attend your dental appointment with someone who
will drive you home. You will become drowsy and be placed on a monitor to watch your vital
signs. After your procedure is completed, you will be free to go home where you will be
quite relaxed for several more hours. You will sleep for up to six hours, which means
complex procedures that may normally require up to eight appointments are accomplished in
just one - and you will have little to no memory of the experience.
Sedation dentistry provides for pain-free dental procedures while you are in a deeply
relaxed state, but yet responsive.
Next: Glossary of Dental Terms
- A helpful tooth chart.
- Which dental specialties
perform which dental procedures.
- What to look for in a good
dental relationship.
- What can be done to stop tooth
decay.
- Learn what Halitosis is and what
you can do about it.
- General oral hygiene
information for that great new smile.
- Learn to understand and
manage fears of pain or gagging
- Sleep through dental procedures.
- Glossary of dental terms
- Useful links that will be
helpful to you while you're doing your research
- A list of Dental Schools
- A checklist will help you to
find the right cosmetic dentist for you.
   
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