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| What is Oral Sedation? |
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Sometimes referred to as “comfortable” or “relaxation” dentistry, the terms describe the feelings most patients experience during their oral sedation appointments. The purpose of oral sedation is to allow a dentist to work more effectively by helping a patient become as comfortable as possible with the use of sedative medications administered orally and sublingually.
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| Which patients benefit from oral sedation the most? |
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Oral sedation dentistry can benefit a wide range of patients, including people with:
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High dental anxiety and fear |
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A severe gag reflex |
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Time constraints—those who need to get more dentistry done in fewer visits |
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Chronic or acute jaw soreness |
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Physical limitations such as back and neck problems |
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Difficulty getting numb |
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A reluctance to previously complete treatment plans (see question 3) |
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Extensive treatment needs |
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A desire to have dentistry done comfortably while they are fully relaxed
This Page is made possible by the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). All the information from this page is from the DOC's website: www.docseducation.com
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