People who are afraid of having dental work done, be it drills, going under anesthesia, or just a bad gag reflex, may gain from the benefits of dental sedation.

How is dental sedation performed?

The dentist administers a painkiller or tranquilizer prior to the dental procedures either through a pill or intravenously. Usually the sedation acts so that patients do not feel or remember the procedure. This process is also good for those people who have multipart dental problems (noises, smell and tastes) related with dentist.

Advantages of dental sedation

• Quick recovery
  
• Very few side effects
  
• Works well for mild to moderate anxiety
  
• Flexible duration can be used for any appointment length
  
• There is an analgesic effect
  
• You can drive yourself to and from your dental appointment
  
• You can return to normal activities immediately

Disadvantages of dental sedation

• Severe anxiety - may require a deeper level of sedation
  
• Not indicated for people who have respiratory problems (Asthma and Emphysema)
  
• Claustrophobic patients do not like anything covering their nose

Dental sedation is recommended for: Young patients with behavior complexity; longer procedures; medical conditions that cause involuntary movements, such as Parkinson's or cerebral palsy; patients with dental phobia.

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