Dr. James Wells may recommend oral sedation to help enhance your comfort levels and alleviate anxiety during dental procedures. As a form of conscious sedation, oral sedation allows you to remain awake but in a state of profound relaxation, making your visit to our office a stress-free experience. Administered in pill form, this method is favored for its simplicity and effectiveness.
Oral sedation is known for:
- Ease of Use: Oral sedation involves taking a prescribed sedative pill prior to your appointment. This method is straightforward and eliminates the need for intravenous sedation methods.
- Amnesic Effects: While you remain awake, oral sedation often induces a mild amnesic effect, meaning you may have little to no memory of the procedure itself. This can be particularly beneficial if you have anxiety related to dental work.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Generally, oral sedation is less expensive compared to other sedation methods, making it a budget-friendly option for many patients.
If you are considering oral sedation, you will first meet with our dentist in a consultation to discuss your health history and anxiety levels. This will help us determine if oral sedation is the right option for you. Following this, our dentist will prescribe you a sedative to take at a designated time prior to your appointment.
You will need to arrange for a family member or friend to drive you to and from our office the day of your procedure. Your safety is paramount. By the time you arrive at our practice you should feel relaxed. While you will be able to respond to verbal cues, feelings of drowsiness are common, and it is not unusual for patients to feel sleepy for several hours after their procedure. Please do not plan any activities after your appointment. Focus on resting and relaxing until the sedative medication wears off.
To learn more about how oral sedation in Murray, Kentucky, can benefit you and to schedule your consultation with our experienced dentist, please reach out to us today at 270-753-1572. We are committed to making your dental visit smooth and anxiety-free.