What is sedation dentistry, and is it right for me?
Ensuring patients have a pain-free and positive experience at the dental office is essential to our team at Westwood Dentistry of Westwood, Massachusetts. Our providers, Drs. Monica Anand and Anshuman Rawat work closely with patients to ensure anxiety-free dental care and may suggest the benefits of sedation dentistry with oral conscious sedation. Let’s take a closer look at this dental sedation option available at our practice to ensure painless dentistry!”
What is oral conscious sedation dentistry?
Oral conscious sedation dentistry is described as using an oral medication to sedate a patient during their dental visit. This can help patients relax and feel more at ease while undergoing dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, or Implant surgery. The type of medication used is typically a benzodiazepine that has been approved for use in dentistry. It is taken orally before the appointment, allowing patients to feel calm and relaxed during their visit. Nitrous oxide also known as ‘Laughing Gas’ is used simultaneously and has a synergistic effect which causes sedation in the patient.
How does oral conscious sedation work?
Oral conscious sedation works by slowing down the central nervous system, which helps patients feel less anxious and more at ease. The medication can also produce a mild amnesic effect, making it easier for patients to forget any discomfort or even anxiety they may have experienced during their dental procedure.
Is oral conscious sedation right for me?
Oral conscious sedation might be an excellent option for our patients who experience fear or anxiety when visiting the dentist. It can also benefit patients with certain medical conditions that make it difficult to undergo dental treatment. However, you must consult with our doctors to determine if solutions like oral conscious sedation are right for you.
How do I find out more about painless dentistry with conscious sedation?
Call Westwood Dentistry today to request a consultation with Drs. Anand and Rawat to find out if oral conscious sedation is right for you! The office is located at 327 Washington Street, and you can request an appointment by telephone at (781) 514-6443. The practice serves new and returning patients and families in the surrounding communities of Sharon, Foxboro, Dover, Westwood South, Needham, Medfield, Norwood, Walpole, and Milton, MA.
