ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION

Dentistry has advanced to the point in which pain is almost a thing of the past. Powerful pain-killing medications known as anesthetics not only help a patient avoid discomfort during a procedure, but post-operatively as well. Some patients, especially children, may require higher doses of anesthetic than others. Due to our advanced training most injections given are completely painless!

  • Oral Conscious Sedation - It Is Safe! Dr. Wegner or Dr. Roever will give you a small pill prior to treatment, no IV's needed.
  • You will have little or no memory of the experience. You probably won't remember any sounds or smells.
  • You will relax for up to five or six hours after taking the pill. The time you are relaxing may vary greatly depending on your treatment needs.
  • Complex dental treatments that often require six to eight visits, can often times be done in as little as one comfortable appointment.
  • People who have difficulty getting numb will find that Oral Conscious Sedation can eliminate this problem.
  • Oral Conscious Sedation is a safe way to reduce the anxiety and fatigue of extended dental treatment requiring long visits.
  • Analgesics - These are also called pain relievers and include common non-narcotic medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin. Analgesics are usually used for mild cases of discomfort, and are typically prescribed following such procedures as a root canal or tooth extraction.
  • Anesthetics - Anesthetics can either be topically applied, injected or swallowed. Dentists often apply topical anesthetics with a cotton swab to an area of the mouth where a procedure such as a restoration will be performed. This numbs the affected area. Topical anesthetics are used in many dental procedures such as tooth restoration. Topical anesthetics also are used to prepare an area for injection of an anesthetic. Lidocaine is the most common kind of injectable anesthetic. Such medications block the nerves from transmitting signals and are used for more major types of procedures, such as fillings and root canals.
  • Sedatives - Sedatives are medications designed to help a patient relax. This can be a powerful tool in avoiding pain. Sedatives are sometimes used in combination with other types of pain relievers and pain-killers. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is a form of sedative.