| SEDATION DENTISTRY* Sedation dentistry provides safe, comfortable dental treatment for patients with special needs. Sometimes called relaxation dentistry, sedation dentistry is a method of managing pain and anxiety during professional dental care though the use of medication. You can benefit from sedation dentistry if you experience one of more of the following:
Through this type of sedation you will experience very deep relaxation while still being conscious. Your doctor will provide you with an oral medication that is easy to swallow, safe, and low cost. Most adults will receive Halcion (triazolam), though children as usually given a liquid medication like Versed (medazolan). When the medication takes effect, you will be able to speak and respond to external requests. Inhalation Sedation Inhalation sedation uses Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen (laughing gas) to help your body achieve a relaxed state. This is the most popular form of sedation used in dentistry today. *Sedation Dentistry is not a recognized specialty area by the ADA that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service |