Learn About Oral Sedation: FAQs

When you’re looking for a way to achieve a more relaxing experience at your dental visit, it’s important that you take a detailed look at your options. We offer a variety of sedation dentistry solutions that will assist you in feeling extremely calm, while you find yourself enjoying dental care that is tranquil rather than stress inducing. If you’ve been doing a bit of research, you may have come across an option called oral sedation. By allowing us to answer your questions about this type of sedative, you will become more familiar with which type of sedation will work best for your particular needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Sedation

Question: Is oral sedation the same as nitrous oxide?

Answer: No, this type of sedation dentistry is different in a number of ways. First, it offers a deeper sense of relaxation than nitrous oxide. Second, you will not receive the sedation by inhaling the sedative through a mask (which is what you can expect from nitrous oxide – also called laughing gas). Instead, you will simply need to swallow a pill.

Question: I didn’t need a ride home when I received laughing gas. Can I drive myself home after my visit if I choose oral sedation?

Answer: No, this sedation dentistry option is stronger. You will certainly need a trusted friend or loved one to accompany you to your visit or to be there when your appointment is complete to safely drive you home.

Question: Who is a good candidate for oral sedation?

Answer: Any patient seeking sedation dentistry for dental anxiety makes a good candidate. This is also a wonderful solution for individuals who want something stronger than laughing gas, who feel anxious regarding injections, or who would like to enjoy an extremely deep sense of tranquility during their dental care.

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