Modern sedation dentistry is making it easier than ever before for patients to get the dental care they need and the stunning smiles that they want. Our Saint Louis sedation dentist is happy to offer oral conscious sedation to our patients—this innovative sedation option can allow even the most anxious dental patient to get the treatment that he or she needs. Read on to learn more about oral conscious sedation!
Q: How does oral conscious sedation differ from other sedation treatments?
A: Oral conscious sedation is unique because the sedation process actually starts at home. Our dentist will prescribe a medication for you to take—a pill called Triazolam. You’ll actually take this pill at home, before you come to your appointment. So by the time you get to our office, you’ll already be feeling calm and confident. Other forms of sedation, such as IV sedation, are administered in-office—if your treatment process requires multiple sedation treatments, these can be administered after you’re under the effects of oral conscious sedation.
Q: How long will the effects of oral conscious sedation last?
A: Once your take Triazolam, you will experience sedative effects until the medication is out of your system. This means that you will need someone to drive you home from your appointment, as you won’t come out of sedation fully until you’re resting back at home.
Q: What kinds of patients use oral conscious sedation?
A: This treatment often helps patients with severe dental phobias, and patients who are going to undergo extensive, potentially lengthy dental treatments. With sedation dentistry our dentist can perform more dental treatments in one sitting—so you get a healthy, beautiful smile faster than without sedation.
Oral conscious sedation is an exciting innovation in dentistry. If you’d like to learn more feel free to call our Saint Louis sedation dentist office today!