Sedation/IV Dentistry

Relax with Sedation Dentistry

Almost everyone accounts for a certain degree of fear when visiting the dentist. This fear and anxiety although natural, may be a primary reason why many people fail to seek proper dental attention.

In order to help such patients, pharmacological agents are used to calm and relax patients before attending to their dental appointments. These pharmacological agents generally fall into the category of drugs called sedatives, thus the term ‘Sedation Dentistry.’

Not only does it relieve anxiety, but also helps patients undergo multiple dental procedures in a single visit. It also helps patients through those extra long dental appointments such as smile makeovers or full mouth restorations.

Sedation does not always mean a total loss of consciousness. There is a procedure called ‘conscious sedation,’ where you will be given a pill that will keep you relaxed. Depending on your health conditions and treatment required more sedatives will be given, so that you will feel completely relaxed by the time the dental procedure begins. Even at that point you will remain conscious and will be able to communicate with your dentist at all times.

So what is it like during the treatment? Time will fly during the procedure! Patients being treated with sedation dentistry will be left with little or no memory of the pain. Although you may not feel very stable after the procedure, you will soon recover completely. Just make sure you have a friend or a family member with you so that they can drive you home once you’re done.

Sedation dentistry has been tried and tested by many people who have had similar fears of sitting in the dentist’s chair. Thanks to sedation dentistry, these people have received proper dental care with minimum memory of any pain. Reading this article, if you think you require sedation density, please contact us. We are here to help! Dr. Gallos is licensed by the State of Illinois with an Anesthesia Permit B and administers sedation for all Hidden Lakes Dental Care patients.

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