HomeFAQWhat Types of Sedation Are Used in Dentistry?

Dentists use various types of sedation to help patients feel comfortable during dental procedures. The main types include:

What Types of Sedation Are Used in Dentistry?

  1. Inhaled Minimal Sedation:
    • This involves breathing in nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” mixed with oxygen. It helps you relax and is the only form of sedation where you may be able to drive yourself home after the procedure because the effects wear off quickly.
    • The dentist controls the amount of sedation you receive, and the gas tends to wear off quickly.
  2. Oral Sedation:
    • This type involves taking a pill, usually Halcion, which is in the same drug family as Valium. The pill makes you drowsy, although you will still be awake. A larger dose may be given to produce moderate sedation.
    • This form of sedation is often used for longer procedures or for patients with moderate to severe dental anxiety.
  3. IV Moderate Sedation:
    • The sedative drug is administered through a vein, so it works more quickly. This method allows the dentist to continually adjust the level of sedation.
    • IV sedation can produce a deeper level of sedation, and the effects are usually more immediate and can be precisely controlled.
  4. Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia:
    • Medications will make you either almost unconscious or totally unconscious (deeply asleep) during the procedure. While under general anesthesia, you cannot be easily awakened until the effects of the anesthesia wear off or are reversed with medication.
    • General anesthesia is typically used for more complex or lengthy dental procedures and for patients who cannot tolerate other forms of sedation.

Each type of sedation serves different purposes and is chosen based on the patient’s needs, the procedure being performed, and the patient’s medical history. The dentist will review all options with the patient to determine the best approach for a comfortable and safe experience.

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