sedation dentistry

Sedation Side Effects: These depend on the type of sedation you get. Nitrous oxide wears off within about 5 minutes. After this, you can get back to your normal routine, but side effects like a headache, dizziness, and nausea can linger for a little while.

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The side effects of oral sedation and IV sedation are much more intense and long-lasting. You cannot go back to your day-to-day routine, and must go home to rest and relax under the supervision of a responsible adult. You may experience nausea, dry mouth, a sore throat, confusion, grogginess, and dizziness. It’s best to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery for at least 24 hours.

Candidacy: This depends on your overall health, the procedure you need, and a few other factors. However, almost everyone can qualify for some type of sedation at ONE ENDO. Discuss your options with a dentist at our office, as well as your personal physician, and you can get the treatment you need to feel safe and comfortable during your appointment.

Insurance Coverage: Unfortunately, despite its numerous benefits, most dental plans have not added coverage for dental sedation. This means that you may need to pay out of pocket if you choose to be sedated during your appointment at ONE ENDO.

However, we do recommend consulting directly with your insurer and your policy documentation to learn more. Some insurers may cover part or all of the cost of dental sedation. In addition, some insurers will cover the cost of sedation for certain patients, like patients who have disabilities or medical conditions that will make dental care impossible without sedation.

Safety: Dental sedation is very safe. At ONE ENDO, our team has years of experience with sedation dentistry in all of our locations. We use our expertise and the latest techniques and sedation recommendations to ensure that the sedation process goes as smoothly as possible. Our team will keep a close eye on you and your vital signs both during and after your procedure.

In addition, our team will meet with you before your appointment to make sure you’re a good candidate for treatment. We will discuss your medical history, health conditions you have, medications and supplements you’re taking, and other such topics. While most people can be sedated safely, there are some exceptions, so this is an important step to make sure that you’ll be sedated safely.

Memory Gaps: This depends on the type of sedation you choose. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) won’t have any effect on your memory. During your treatment, you will be fully conscious, able to respond to commands and questions, and able to remember the entire procedure, which some patients may prefer.

However, oral conscious sedation is a bit different. While it’s not guaranteed, most patients forget most of what happens during their appointment. Patients also may fall asleep during treatment with oral conscious sedation. If you would prefer not to remember your procedure, this method of sedation may be better for you.

With IV Sedation, you will not remember anything about your appointment. This type of sedation puts you in a moderate state of consciousness. However, your experience under IV sedation will feel as though you were completely unconscious. This is because IV sedation is much more complex and expensive compared to other types of sedation.

Pain Relief: Dental sedation does help reduce pain, discomfort, and feelings of fear and anxiety in patients. However, it’s always used in conjunction with a local anesthetic, such as Novocaine or a similar numbing medication.

Local anesthetic medications help block the pain messages that are sent by your nerves. By injecting this medication directly into certain areas of your mouth, your endodontist can prepare you for your procedure and ensure you feel absolutely no pain.

Dental sedation also can help reduce pain, but it’s still always combined with local numbing injections. Together, dental sedation and local anesthetic ensure that you will always have a comfortable experience at ONE ENDO.