If you feel mild to moderate levels of anxiety and fear during your oral surgery appointment or at just the thought of going to the dentist, sedation can be used to reduce your discomfort. Depending on the type of dental work you are having done, our dental surgeons can provide you with nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or IV sedation which is monitored by a registered nurse onsite. For IV Sedation candidates, our office brings in a registered nurse to assist in the monitoring.
To determine which type of oral sedation will work best for you and your surgeon, our surgery team will:
- Review your medical history—our oral surgery team will thoroughly review your health and current medications to predict any possible interactions and how the drug will be metabolized.
- Consider the length of the treatment—we will give you a good idea of the duration of each treatment. In some cases, patients may choose to have multiple treatments completed at once while under sedation.
- Consider the comfort level needed—we will discuss your level of anxiety and fear, past experiences, and what we can provide to help you feel the most comfortable.
