Dental Office Application With Sedation In Bexar
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In general, IV sedation is safe for people who are in good health. We may not recommend IV sedation if you're older, obese, or have certain preexisting health conditions.
Generally, sedation dentistry isn't recommended for pregnant women because some sedative medications can affect fetal development.
You may ask your dentist to sedate you if the dentist is properly trained and equipped to provide anesthesia. If not, there may be an anesthesiologist that can provide the service in your dentist's office. Other options would be a surgery center or day surgery at a dentally equipped hospital.
About dental sedation It may be recommended to you if you experience dental phobia. It doesn't put you to sleep like a general anaesthetic; you're still conscious and able to talk with your dentist. Instead, it puts you into a deeply relaxed state, where you won't feel any discomfort or pain.
Who can benefit from sedation dentistry? Highly sensitive gag reflex. Difficulty holding jaws open during lengthy dental procedures. Problems maintaining muscle control for extended periods of time. Neck and back pain that may make it difficult to remain in the dental chair for a prolonged amount of time. Tooth sensitivity.
Contraindications. Patients in early stages of pregnancy. Patients who require special care when undergoing intravenous sedation. Patients with diseases associated with upper airway obstruction (eg, severe obesity, micrognathia, tonsillar hypertrophy, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, severe cerebral palsy)
In the treatment consultation, your dentist can discuss and recommend suitable sedation options for you. If you'd like sedation-assisted hygiene treatment, we can help arrange your appointment and answer your questions. Speak to your local practice to learn more.
The dentists at our practice evaluate the needs of every patient to determine which type of conscious sedation is most suitable. We offer two types of conscious sedation, nitrous oxide and IV sedation.
Both children and adults can have dental sedation. Inhalation sedation is usually used to treat children; IV sedation is only suitable in some cases. Some patients may not be eligible for sedation. Your clinician will go through your medical history and medication-use to assess your suitability.
Here are common procedures that may utilize dental sedation: Bone grafts. When dentures have an improper fit, they are sometimes uncomfortable or even painful. Dental implants. Many people lose teeth over time due to issues such as injury, neglect, illness, or age. Emergency procedures. Extractions and fillings.