Oral Sedation – Elk Grove, CA

Oral sedation dentistry is a medical procedure involving the administration of oral sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a dental procedure and reduce patients fear and anxiety related to the experience. Oral sedation is one of the available methods of conscious sedation dentistry, along with inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide) and conscious intravenous sedation. Drugs which can be used for sedation include diazepam, triazolam, zaleplon, lorazepam, and hydroxyzine.

Nervous Patients

A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system comprises the central and peripheral nervous system. This complex system involves the spinal cord and the brain.

Illnesses, disorders, and injuries that involve the nervous system frequently require a neurologist’s treatment.

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Anxious Patients

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and behave, and they can manifest real physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling, while severe anxiety can be extremely debilitating, having a serious impact on daily life.

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Fluff Language About Relaxing

Some people aren’t very nervous about getting dental treatment. Others are very nervous. They may find that their hearts begin to beat fast, their breathing speeds up and their palms get clammy just thinking about going to the dentist. If you are nervous or fearful about dental treatment, sedation can help relax you. It will make your visit easier and more pleasant.

Talk to your dentist about your anxiety. He or she may not know about your fears. If your dentist doesn’t know you are anxious, he or she most likely will not suggest sedation.

Talking with your dentist about your fears may be enough to make you feel better. If not, your dentist may prescribe a sedative medicine.

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