Oral Sedation in South Burlington
Oral sedation is an excellent option for patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety. Before your appointment, you take a prescription sedative medication that helps you feel calm, relaxed, and drowsy by the time you arrive at our office.
You remain conscious throughout the procedure but in a deeply relaxed state, and many patients have little or no memory of the treatment afterward.
What to Expect with Oral Sedation
We will prescribe the sedation medication during a pre-treatment consultation and provide detailed instructions for taking it before your appointment. You will need a responsible adult to drive you to and from our office, as the medication takes some time to wear off.
During the procedure, our team monitors your comfort and vital signs closely. After treatment, plan to rest at home for the remainder of the day as the sedation effects gradually wear off.
Is Oral Sedation Right for You?
Oral sedation is ideal for patients who experience significant dental anxiety or fear, have had traumatic dental experiences in the past, need extensive work done in a single visit, or have a strong gag reflex. Dr.
Aten will evaluate your health history and discuss whether oral sedation is the right choice for your needs during a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The effects of oral sedation typically last several hours after your appointment. Plan to rest at home for the remainder of the day and have someone available to drive you.
You will not be fully asleep, but you will be in a deeply relaxed, drowsy state. You can still respond to instructions and communicate with your dentist.
Yes, oral sedation is very safe when prescribed and monitored by a trained dental professional. We carefully review your medical history and medications to ensure safety.
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