Sedation Dentistry – Savannah, GA
No More Stress at the Dentist’s Office
You don’t need a degree in dentistry to know that many people don’t exactly like going to the dentist. In fact, some are completely terrified. At Compass Dental, our friendly team does everything they can to help our patients feel completely comfortable, and for those who are particularly anxious, we’re happy to offer sedation dentistry. With it, we can calm uneasy minds and prevent a patient from feeling any discomfort, so they can finally relax during their appointments. Stress-free dentistry is an everyday reality in our dental office, and if you’re ready to come experience it for yourself, give us a call today.
Why Choose Compass Dental for Sedation Dentistry?
- Sedation available for any procedure
- Safe for both children & adults
- We treat every patient like family
Oral Conscious Sedation
For many patients, oral conscious sedation is like something from a dream. We can prescribe you a pill to take before your appointment that will help all of your dental nerves seemingly disappear. He typically recommends this approach for patients with more moderate to severe dental phobia or those who need an extensive procedure. Under this form of sedation, a patient will become deeply relaxed both mentally and physically. They’ll remain awake while in the chair, but time will seem to fly by very quickly, and they’ll likely have little to no memory of their visit afterward.
What is Oral Conscious Sedation?
As the name suggests, oral conscious sedation is medication that is taken orally in pill form before the appointment, and it keeps you perfectly calm and comfortable throughout the entire visit. Especially if you are undergoing complex or time-consuming treatment, this option allows you to respond to Dr. Fana’s instructions without really recognizing what’s going on around you, and you don’t have to have a nasal mask on your face while you’re in the chair.
How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work?
Unlike nitrous oxide, which is taken right here in our office, this pill is prescribed and picked up at your local pharmacy. It must be taken about an hour before your scheduled appointment to give it plenty of time to start taking effect in your system. It will likely last for several hours after we’ve completed our work, which means you will need someone to drive you to and from our office. Ideally, this person should also monitor you afterward and make sure you transition back to normal over time. While you are under the influence of this medication, you should not operate machinery.
Are You a Good Candidate for Oral Conscious Sedation?
This sedation option is usually reserved for those who have more serious anxiety, are having more complicated work done, and are teenagers or adults. Before prescribing this sedative, Dr. Fana will ask about your medical history; it is essential to be honest and forthcoming with him to keep you safe and comfortable. You must be able to take oral medication and provide a friend or family member who can drive you to and from the office.
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
Dentists have trusted nitrous oxide to soothe nervous patients for more than 100 years, and the reason it’s still used today is simple: it works! A patient simply breathes in the odorless gas through a nasal mask, and within minutes, all tension will leave their body. The mask stays on for the entire appointment, and once it’s removed, the gas’ effects wear off almost instantly. This means a patient can instantly resume their day without delay.
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