Sedation Dentistry - Chesapeake, VA

Is Oral Sedation Safe?

The sedation used by your dentist in Chesapeake VA has been rigorously researched and tested for safety, earning the highest numbers possible on the therapeutic index. This means they are the least likely of all sedation medications to cause an adverse reaction. And, unlike the anesthesia you might receive when having a surgical procedure performed, the sedation you receive from your dentist places you in a relaxed state while remaining fully awake and in control of your faculties.

How is Oral Sedation Administered?

Oral sedation is usually given in the form of a tablet that is either swallowed whole or placed under the tongue to dissolve. Most of the time, the dentist will place the tablet under the tongue because that allows the sedation to enter the blood stream quicker, causing the sedation effects to take hold faster. Both methods work within just a few minutes, however. Some patients are even given the sedation medication to take the night before their appointment so they can see how the sedation works and for them to have a restful night’s sleep.

Other forms of oral sedation include Inhalation Conscious Sedation, which is also known as Nitrous Oxide Oxygen Sedation, and Intravenous (IV) Conscious Sedation, also known as “Deep Conscious Sedation.”