Feel Relaxed & At Ease During Dental Procedures With Conscious Sedation in Brackley & The Surrounding Area
Sedation dentistry helps you to feel calm during dental procedures. Often referred to as ‘twilight sleep’, it creates a state of short-term amnesia where you experience insensitivity to pain without the loss of consciousness.
What Types of Sedation Are Used in Dentistry?
- Oral Sedation: Pills or liquids are taken before the procedure, sometimes at home before arriving at the dental office.
- Intravenous (IV) Sedation: Sedatives are delivered directly into the bloodstream through an IV line, quickly sedating the patient.
- Inhalation Sedation: Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is inhaled to induce relaxation, with fast-acting effects that wear off quickly after the gas is stopped.
How Dental Sedation Is Administered
- Discussion of Sedation Options: We begin by having a detailed conversation with you about the different types of sedation available.
- Health History Review: We thoroughly review your health history, including any past medical conditions, surgeries, and reactions to anesthesia or sedation.
- Medication and Supplement Inquiry: We ask about any medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements you are currently taking to ensure there are no potential interactions with the sedation medications.
- Consideration of Anxiety Levels: Your level of dental anxiety is considered to determine the most appropriate sedation method.
- Procedure Requirements: The complexity and length of the dental procedure are also taken into account when recommending sedation options.
- Continuous Monitoring: Throughout the dental procedure, your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels) are continuously monitored to ensure your safety.
- Post-Sedation Instructions: We provide post-sedation care instructions, including what to expect as the sedation wears off, and any specific guidelines to follow at home.
Do’s & Dont’s
In most cases, you shouldn’t eat or drink anything for at least six hours before your appointment. While you should avoid food and drink, you may be allowed to take small sips of water up to two hours before the appointment. Unless otherwise noted by us, you should take all routine medications without interruption. On the day of the appointment, wear loose, comfortable clothing to help you relax and to allow easy access for monitoring equipment. After your procedure, plan to rest for the remainder of the day and avoid engaging in strenuous activities for at least 24 hours. Start with light meals and gradually return to your normal diet, avoiding alcohol and heavy meals until the sedation effects have fully worn off. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and help flush the sedation medication from your system.
What Are the Advantages of Sedation Dentistry?
- Reduced Anxiety and Stress: Conscious sedation helps patients feel relaxed and calm, significantly reducing anxiety and stress associated with dental procedures.
- Pain Management: The treatment effectively manages pain and discomfort during dental procedures, ensuring a more pleasant experience.
- Amnesia Effect: Many patients experience partial or complete amnesia, meaning they have little to no memory of the procedure, which can be beneficial for those with dental phobia.
- Rapid Recovery: The effects of conscious sedation wear off relatively quickly, allowing patients to recover faster and resume normal activities sooner compared to deeper sedation methods.
- Maintained Communication: Patients remain awake and can respond to verbal commands and physical stimulation, enabling better cooperation and communication with the dentist during the procedure.
Assurance & Support During Treatment
Our clinic in Brackley serves the local and surrounding area responsibly. We know that visiting the dentist, having treatment and undergoing advanced assessment can be daunting. Conscious sedation is aimed at making you feel comfortable before, during and after your session, making your experience one you feel able to approach and take on. We ensuring every individual who enters our clinic does so feeling supported, knowing us as a practice that delivers when it comes to client care.
Inquire About Conscious Sedation At Our Leading Dental Clinic in Brackley
Contact us to discuss your requirements, your treatment and your phobia, arranging conscious sedation following consultation to make your visit to us one you feel fully comfortable with.
Phone: 01280703125
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