If visiting the dentist makes you anxious or restless, you are not alone. Many patients feel nervous before their dental appointments, even to the point where they consider delaying treatment. Fortunately, our team at Safari Family Dental and Orthodontics offers oral sedation in Aldine, Gulf Fwy, Richmond and Meyerland to provide our patients with a pain-free and comfortable treatment experience. Dr. Momin will carefully review your medical history and choose an effective sedative technique for your needs, ensuring you remain relaxed throughout the treatment.
At the time of your initial visit, our dentist will review your dental and medical history to determine whether oral sedation is a suitable option for you. Depending on your age and treatment complexity, we will prescribe a sedative pill that you will have to take an hour before your appointment.
Once it takes effect, you will likely feel drowsy and relaxed, as if in a dream-like state. You will remain conscious and verbally responsive during the procedure, but won’t feel any pain or discomfort. Throughout the treatment, our team will monitor your vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, to ensure your health and safety.
Unlike nitrous oxide, the effects of oral sedation last a bit longer. After your procedure, you will need around 20 to 30 minutes to recover before leaving our office. Even though you may feel more alert, it is still not safe to drive yourself home, as the sedative may remain in your body for a few hours.
For this reason, we recommend bringing someone along to your appointment who can drive you back home safely. Once the effect of sedation wears off completely, you can get back to your routine activities.
Oral sedation is safe for many patients, especially those with dental phobia or anxiety. However, we adjust the dosage according to your needs.
You will feel drowsy during the procedure, but will remain conscious and aware of your surroundings.
The effects of an oral sedative pill can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours.
If you want to know whether clear aligners are the right option for you, schedule your Invisalign® consultation with us today.
