Questions About Sedation Dentistry

Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, and Citrus Heights, California

What is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry is it is sometimes referred—uses sedative drugs to alter your central nervous system. This generates a calm, tranquil feeling as though you were dreaming, but you are actually awake. Patients who undergo sedation during dental procedures usually have no recollection of the procedure. You may become so relaxed that you do in fact fall asleep, but that is not the goal. Sedative drugs can be administered orally or intravenously.

What are the advantages of sedation dentistry?

This technique allows you to comfortably undergo everything from a tooth whitening procedure to involved, bridgework. It calms and relaxes you prior to treatment, so you face the dentist’s chair with little anxiety. Besides providing patients with temporary amnesia so you do not remember the procedure, sedation dentistry decreases you gag reflex, so the treatment can be performed more quickly and effectively. Sedation dentistry also decreases joint and muscle soreness so that you are as comfortable as possible during and after your dental work.

Is Sedation Dentistry safe?

Oral sedation dentistry has been safely used for more than 30 years, and on millions of dental patients. Prior to beginning sedation dentistry treatment, Dr. Miller will review your medical history and explain how the procedure will work exactly. During the administering of your sedation, your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation will be closely monitored. We have treated many patients safety and successfully.

Why should I opt for sedation dentistry?

If you hate smells, noises and tasted that go along with a visit to the dentist, sedation dentistry may be the perfect option for you. If any of the following conditions describe you, sedation dentistry could be just what you need to make your visit comfortable and stress-free:

• You fear of dental treatment
• You have a sensitive gag reflex
• You have difficulty getting numb
• Your teeth are extremely sensitive
• You have had a traumatic dental experience
• You have a limited time to complete your dental care
• You have complex dental problems
• You avoid dental treatment until the pain is intolerable

How will I feel afterward?

Following your treatment, you will feel drowsy for a day or even two. While some people experience nausea, this is usually because you have not eaten. You should regain your strength and start feeling normal again once you get some nutrients and fluids into your system. For the first 24 hours following your appointment, you should not drive or operate heavy equipment. This means you will need to arrange for someone to drive you home after your treatment.

If you live in the Roseville, California area, and experience anxiety about going to the dentist, please contact sedation dentist today. We can help make your dental work stress-free, so you can leave with a bright, new smile.