Sedation dentistry refers to the use of different anesthetic agents that help to calm and relax a patient before and during a dental appointment. The pharmacological agents usually belong to a class of drugs called sedatives, which work by depressing the central nervous system. There are different types of central nervous system depression, each representing a level of relaxation which ranges from minimal, moderate, to deep sedation.
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The procedure used for sedation dentistry creates a tranquil, unworried feeling with sedative drugs. Various drugs, (tranquillizers, depressants, anti-anxiety medications, nitrous oxide, etc.) maybe dispensed in a mixture of ways.
A third of all adults needing a trip to the dentist delays necessary dental treatment because of fear of the pain and discomfort that may be involved. This fairly common dental phobia thwarts anxious patients from seeking regular dental care, which eventually leads to real pain and poor mouth health and function.
A wonderful feature of sedation dentistry is that the procedure is so relaxed and worry free that most patients feel as though they did not have any dental work done at all. Although they actually are at a slight level of consciousness, which is necessary for their safety and cooperation, they will often leave the office commenting that they must have fallen asleep.