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Sedation dentistry has been around as long as dental services have—it is a method of keeping patients comfortable and relaxed during common, everyday dental treatments.
The American Dental Association defines sedation as “the use of medication to control fear, anxiety and panic prior to or during a medical procedure.” Sedative drugs help a patient stay calm and relaxed throughout his or her appointment—no matter the type of work being done.
There are different types of sedation methods used today: nitrous oxide (a safe gas with mild effects), oral conscious sedation with prescribed medications, intravenous conscious sedation with prescribed medications administered by an IV in the arm, laughing gas (another option offers pain relief for simple procedures), and sleep dentistry. The dentist will choose which type of sedation is best for each patient’s procedure, based on the patient’s needs and the dental team recommendations.
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