What Are the Benefits of Sedation Dentistry and How Often Can It Be Used?

At Delmarva Dental Services, we offer dental sedation techniques that can help many people reduce anxiety and enjoy more relaxed, comfortable and stress-free dental treatment. Oral sedation protocols have been used safely for more than 30 years with millions of dental procedures, and we constantly monitor each patient with a computerized pulse oximeter to measure heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. We also have a reversal agent on hand that reverses the effect of the medication in less than 30 seconds. Sedation dentistry is a great option for those who are uncomfortable with the noises, sights and sounds related to dentistry or have a sensitive gag reflex. It should cause a feeling of relaxation so intense that it is hard for you to believe that you have had dental treatment.

Sedation also allows most treatments to be administered in a shorter time, often resulting in minimal visits needed. The most common side effects of oral sedation are lightheadedness and sleepiness, which should go away within a few hours. The price of dental sedation will be included in the estimate of the total cost of the dental procedure, which will be presented to you for review once your treatment plan has been developed. Oral sedation includes a group of prescription medications that you'll start taking the night before your important appointment. Sedatives will make you remember little or nothing of what you saw, sounds, or smells of your visit, but you may feel a little lightheaded. So, is there a limit to how many times you can have sedation dentistry in one year? Generally speaking, there is no limit to how often you can use sedation dentistry.

However, it is important to note that it is only recommended for adults and should only be used when necessary. Your dentist will be able to advise you on whether or not sedation dentistry is right for you. If you are considering sedation dentistry, it is important to discuss all your options with your dentist. They will be able to provide you with more information about the procedure and help you decide if it is right for you. With the right care and attention, sedation dentistry can help make your dental visits more comfortable and stress-free.