Sedation Dentist – Hingham, MA
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Do you have a hard time staying calm during even the most routine dental procedures? Dental phobias and anxieties are quite common, and Dr. Hegazi, our skilled sedation dentist in Hingham, MA, knows very well that it takes more than just a gentle touch to help some dentistry patients overcome such stress. If you are especially nervous about receiving dental care, call Admired Smiles Dental Center ahead of time to ask about our dental sedation services and how they might make your next appointment go by easier.
Why Choose Admired Smiles Dental Center for Sedation Dentistry?
- Several Comfortable Treatment Options
- High Quality Care from an Empathetic Dentist
- A Warm, Welcoming, Dental Office Environment
Oral Conscious Sedation
Many people feel nervous about upcoming dental visits, but if you’re overly anxious, you might avoid scheduling everything from routine checkups and cleanings to more complex restorations or repairs, which can detract from your dental health.
Dr. Hegazi and the rest of our team understand, and we will do everything we can to help soothe your frayed nerves. For instance, in addition to numbing your mouth with a local anesthetic, we can also provide oral conscious sedation. Continue reading to learn more about this popular service, and please contact us for additional information.
What Is Oral Conscious Sedation?
Oral conscious sedation is typically an anti-anxiety pill that you’ll be prescribed with instructions to take before arriving for your appointment. Although it can vary, it often consists of a benzodiazepine, such as triazolam or Valium, which induces a deeply relaxed state without the need for needles or a nose mask, as is required for other forms of dental sedation.
It can take about 15 minutes to an hour for the effects to kick in, though they can linger in your system for the remainder of the day. As a result, we usually recommend that patients have someone help drive them to their appointment and then back home again once their treatment is completed.
How Does Oral Conscious Sedation Work?
The medications used for dental sedation work by slowing down your brain activity to help reduce your body’s responses to external stimuli, helping you feel at ease regardless of your surroundings. You might also feel a heavy, weighted sensation in the limbs or feel detached from the sights, sounds, smells, and other details around you.
This medication isn’t intended to 'knock you out’, but there’s a chance you’ll feel so calm that you doze off naturally during your procedure. However, it often causes a temporary amnesia effect that can make it difficult to recall the details of your appointment afterward, which many anxious patients appreciate.
Are You a Good Candidate for Oral Conscious Sedation?
This service is generally safe when administered by a qualified provider, but our team will need to update your medical history and list any current prescriptions or supplements you take regularly to avoid potential adverse interactions.
Then, our compassionate team might recommend this service for those who:
- Have more severe dental anxiety.
- Regularly postpone or cancel appointments out of fear.
- Developed a sensitive gag reflex.
- Struggle to sit still for longer periods.
- Have had negative dental experiences in the past.
- Are receiving multiple treatments or are undergoing a longer procedure.
- Don’t respond well to local numbing agents.
- Have unique needs that make routine dental care or special services difficult to complete.
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