Dental Sedation: What You Need to Know

What is sedation dentistry?

Sedation dentistry helps you feel calm, relaxed and at ease during dental procedures. It’s a moderate level of sedation, so you’re still technically awake but feeling very carefree. It’s sometimes called conscious sedation dentistry or “twilight sleep” because it creates a state of short-term amnesia (forgetfulness) where you experience insensitivity to pain without the loss of consciousness.

After Care:

Go home and rest for the remainder of the day.

Do not perform any strenuous activity. You should remain in the company of an adult for the remainder of the day.

Do not attempt to eat a heavy meal for 6 hours after the sedation. If you are hungry a light diet will be more than adequate.

Feeling of nausea may develop after the procedure. The following will help: lying down; a glass of cola or ginger ale.

Do not drive an automobile or perform any hazardous tasks for the remainder of the day.

Do not drink any alcoholic beverages for the day.

If any medications have been prescribed for you take them as directed.

If you have any unusual problems call the office (727) 734-1557