Oklahoma City Sedation Dentistry
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Our licensed sedation dentist (in OKC) offers convenient options to help you relax through your next planned procedure. With dental sedation, it feels almost as if you’re taking a light nap.
We recommend sedation for patients who want a calm, restful experience. Whether you need multiple treatments, have mild to severe anxiety, or simply want to tune things out, sedation offers a safe and convenient solution.
Reasons to Consider Dental Sedation
There are several reasons why someone may want to request sedation during their dental procedure. Some are related to the nature of the treatment they need, while others are simply a matter of convenience. There is no right or wrong reason to request sedation, as it offers a number of benefits for our patients. Here are just a handful of reasons why someone might ask for sedation during their planned visit:
- Sensitive gag reflex
- Anxiety or dental phobia
- Longer procedures
- Combining multiple treatments
- Oral surgery or dental extractions
- Difficulty sitting still
- Past experiences in the dental office
- Optimal comfort and relaxation
- Catch up on necessary treatment
Gentle & Caring Treatment
With Dr. Vinh Vu
Dr. Vu & the team at Dynamic Dental make every effort to listen to your individual fears, anxieties and overall goals for your oral health. We practice gentle & caring dentistry.
About Oral Conscious Sedation
Dynamic Dental Orthodontics & Implants offers a mid-level sedation option called “oral conscious sedation.” This method uses a medication that you take by mouth just prior to your scheduled procedure. Within a short period of time, you’ll feel as if you’re dozing off. However, you’ll still be partially aware of what’s going on around you enough to answer simple questions or communicate with our team. It’s almost as if you’re taking a light nap. In most cases, the amnesic effects of the sedative also prevent you from remembering much about your appointment.
Oral sedation can cause drowsiness for up to a few hours, so it’s important that you have a trusted friend or family member accompany you to the appointment.
Is Sedation Safe?
Absolutely. Oral conscious sedation is a mid-level sedation service that is safe and effective for people of all ages. Our providers will conduct a thorough medical review on each patient to ensure there are no risk factors or medications that could be concerning. Always be sure to communicate your health history with us, so that we can recommend the best type of sedative for your specific needs.
