Family Smiles
We know there are patients for whom the idea of visiting a dentist causes anxiety and trauma. So much so, that many of you will avoid treatment for years causing damage to teeth, gums and general health.
There is an option for patients who may be fearful or anxious about dentistry or simply do not have time for multiple appointments. Oral Conscious Sedation offers a relaxed, safe, pain free experience. Oral Medication is taken the night before treatment and the day of treatment. The various medications offered are in the Valium family and are well known, effective and safe. While you are never asleep, you are relaxed and completely comfortable. This is why the treatment is often referred to as “conscious sedation”.
You'll be sedated just enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if you were relaxing. You'll wake up refreshed, with little or no memory of what was accomplished. Because you are completely comfortable, we can do years of dental treatments in one or two visits.
Step One
Welcoming visit
We gather information regarding your health and discuss with you your wants and desires. If you're comfortable, we'll take x-rays and look in your mouth. But you will never be judged or embarrassed.
Step Two
Preparing for your sedation visit
We'll give you a prescription for a sedative to take the night before your first appointment to guarantee a good night's sleep and to make sure you wake up relaxed.
Step Three
Arriving for Treatment
Your companion will bring you to the office. Additional medications will be provided to create the ultimate in relaxation. Your experienced sedation team will monitor you throughout your entire visit.
Step Four
Going home with your new smile
Your companion will take you home and stay with you until you're completely recovered from your sedation medication.
Step Five
The next day
Most patients feel no discomfort or residual effects from the dental visit and you'll be thrilled with all the compliments you will get.