What is sedation?
There are varying levels of sedation dentistry based on what the patient needs. Factors include your level of anxiety, the length of your procedure, your health history and personal preferences.
Oral conscious sedation is administered in pill form about an hour before your procedure begins. Oral sedation makes you quite groggy and you may even fall asleep. You will still be able to communicate with your dentist if necessary, and you’ll awaken with a gentle nudge. With oral sedation you will need a friend or family member to drive you to and from your appointment.
IV sedation is the deepest form of conscious sedation. Most people who receive IV sedation fall asleep and have little to no memory of their treatment when they wake up. With IV sedation, we utilize Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to administer and monitor the drugs. These highly trained professionals use techniques and medications that take effect quickly and reduce the “hang-over effect” or grogginess often associated with other sedation methods.
Benefits
of sedation
Anxiety Relief
Sedation allows patients to comfortably go through procedures and lessens the anxiety around a dental appointment.
Anterograde Amnesia
This type of amnesia, or memory loss, is when you cannot form new memories - meaning there can be no additional build-up of a phobia around the dentist.
Reduction of Gag Reflex
The gag reflex is lessened or paralyzed during sedation dentistry, which allows the dentist to go deep inside the oral cavity.
Are you a good candidate for sedation?
Why choose Andrews Endodontics?
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At Andrews Endodontics, we are passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centered care, while using the most advanced treatment options to help you preserve your natural teeth.
