Oral Sedation at Irvine Spectrum Dental is a safe and effective way to help you relax during your dental appointment. If you tend to experience anxiety when visiting the dentist or avoid dental care altogether, oral sedation is a great option to help you feel more at ease.
Oral sedation is a moderate sedative process where you take a prescription medication by mouth just before your scheduled treatment. This specific type of sedative makes you feel very sleepy, and usually, you won’t remember anything about the appointment. However, you’ll be just conscious enough for Dr. Yu to provide basic instructions throughout your procedure.
Due to the strength of oral sedation, you’ll need to have a trusted friend or family member accompany you to the appointment. They will need to drive you home and stay with you for a few hours afterward until the medication wears off.
Sedation dentistry is a safe way to reduce anxiety, increase your comfort, and allow us to complete multiple procedures in one appointment. It is ideal for individuals who have a strong fear of the dentist, have a low tolerance for pain, or experience difficulty getting numb. It also works well for individuals who have a hypersensitive gag reflex or sensitive teeth.
If you’re planning a complex procedure like oral surgery or dental implant installation, choosing to have sedation during your procedure is an excellent idea.