11/18/2024
DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE BEEN SERVICING THE NERVOUS FOR OVER 20 YEARS???!!!
Are you needing dental treatment but are scared of the dentist? What if there was an option that would ease your fear and anxiety??? Here at Fischer Family Dentistry, LLC we offer Oral Conscious Sedation also referred to as conscious sedation. Oral sedation may be recommended for individuals undergoing lengthy procedures (wisdom teeth extractions, implants, full mouth rehab/extractions, restorative) who may experience dental anxiety, gag reflexes, trouble controlling physical movements, or other special needs. It is administered in a pill form by your dental professional prior to and during your procedure. These medications act to temporarily slow down brain activity, making you feel more relaxed. This form of sedation is moderate, and you are still awake, although it can give you temporary forgetfulness. Prior to undergoing oral conscious, you will meet with Dr. Fischer's wife, Andrea Fischer, who has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years for a consult to discuss what to expect before, during, and after the procedure as well as to sign all necessary forms. A thorough health history is reviewed as we pride ourselves on the top notch care and safety we provide for this process.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Oral Sedation
What will you feel when orally sedated?
Oral sedation will make you feel drowsy, but undisturbed. You will be awake and still able to communicate, but if you are to doze off you will be able to easily awaken. Most often, patients who have had oral sedation do not remember much of the procedure.
Advantages of oral sedation
Luckily, there are many advantages of oral sedation for both the patient and dental professional. In some cases, the fear of the dentist may be keeping individuals from properly taking care of their teeth. With the help of oral sedation, people can feel relaxed and at ease during their procedure. Oral sedation is safe and easy to administer for both adults and children, with no extra needles being involved! Another advantage is the amnesia effect, in which the patient will have little to no memory of the procedure even though they are consciously awake and able to respond to commands.
Disadvantages of oral sedation
With advantages always comes some disadvantages, too. Prior to administering oral sedation, your dentist will conduct a thorough medical history to lower the risk of complications occurring. Although there are minimal risks of side effects occuring, possible complications following oral sedation can include a potential allergic reaction, dry mouth, nausea, headaches, and prolonged drowsiness.
Further, oral sedation may take some time before it kicks in as it goes through your body, as with most medications. Your dental team will provide you with detailed instructions including how long before the procedure to take the medication. In addition, unlike other forms of sedation like IV sedation, it is challenging to adjust the dosage, and everyone’s body may respond differently. Another disadvantage of oral sedation is the inability to drive to and from your appointment. Due to the slight impairment of brain activity from oral sedation, you will be required to bring someone with you to your appointment who can drive you there and back.
Don't let fear keep you from seeing the Dentist! Give us a call today as we are a full service provider!!! 785-527-5602
