Reduces Anxiety And Discomfort
Oral sedation, like IV sedation, helps reduce anxiety and discomfort during dental treatments. It allows patients to receive necessary care without the stress of fear.
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If you’re someone who feels nervous or anxious about an upcoming dental surgery, oral sedation can put you at ease.
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How Oral Sedation Is Used In Dentistry
Our oral sedation dentists at The TLC Dentist clinic make it a priority to help look after the comfort of our patients, which is why in some more complex dental surgeries such as impacted wisdom tooth extraction, we might present local anaesthesia and oral sedation as a choice.
Through light oral sedation, you will remain conscious throughout the procedure but feel relaxed and more comfortable. On moderate sedation, it's likely you'll fall asleep.
What Drugs Are Used For Oral Sedation?
The class of drugs used for oral sedation for dental work are benzodiazepines.
They are a class of depressants that affect the central nervous system to slow down the messages that run between the body and the brain. They are also the same drugs used to help relieve anxiety, panic attacks and muscle spasms. So they have a powerful calming and stress-reducing effect.
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Benefits Of Oral Sedation
Oral sedation helps reduce anxiety, offers a convenient, non-invasive solution, and allows for a customized dosage to ensure comfort during dental treatments.
Convenient And Non-Invasive
Oral sedation is a convenient, non-invasive sedation using pills or liquid. It's often easier and less intimidating than IV sedation or general anesthesia.
Customisable Dosage
Oral sedation dosage can be tailored to the patient, lasting several hours to keep them comfortable during the dental procedure.
Who Can Benefit From Oral Sedation?
- Patients with dental anxiety or phobia
- Dental phobia or anxiety can make it difficult for patients to receive necessary dental treatments. Oral sedation can help these patients feel more relaxed and comfortable during procedures, making it easier for the dentist to complete the treatment.
- Patients with a strong gag reflex
- Some patients have a strong gag reflex, which can make dental procedures uncomfortable or difficult to complete. Oral sedation can help relax the patient and reduce the gag reflex, making the procedure easier for the dentist.
- Patients with a low pain tolerance
- For patients who have a low pain tolerance or are particularly sensitive to dental procedures, oral sedation can help reduce the discomfort associated with dental treatments.
When Is Oral Sedation Used For Kids?
At The TLC Dentist, we understand that many kids are often nervous or anxious when coming to the dentist. That is why light sedation is a common option in these cases to help reduce discomfort and ensure all children dentistry work is performed safely:
- Very young children who aren't able to keep still throughout a procedure that the dentist needs to perform with high precision
- Children who have a lot of anxiety and nervousness with dental treatment
- Children with special needs, as it helps reduce spontaneous movement
In many cases for light dental work, laughing gas can be an alternative option to sedation through a pill.
Talk to your dentist about the benefits of oral sedation
It’s important to note that oral sedation may not be suitable for all patients, and each patient’s medical and dental history should be carefully considered before deciding on a sedation option. Patients may also need to arrange for transportation to and from their dental appointment, as the effects of oral sedation can last for several hours after the procedure.
After sedation, you may feel drowsy, have a dry mouth, headache, fogginess, memory loss, slurred speech, dizziness, tiredness, and pain at the injection site; these effects should pass in a few hours.
Many people still find the benefits of oral sedation for their surgeries outweigh the side effects.
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