Request An Appointment. IV Sedation. Local Anesthetic. How Long Does Nitrous Last? Our Features. Children's Dentistry. Dental Cleanings. Another thing that you should expect is to have very little recollection about what transpired during the procedure.
Most patients say that being orally sedated felt as if they were in a conscious dream. Rest assured, however, that your vital signs are monitored throughout the treatment, to ensure your safety.
The doctor and his team will be with you the whole time. We would advise you to have someone drive you home and stay with you until the sedative wears off. Very few patients experience side effects and those who do only feel slight headaches and muscle pains. Oral conscious sedation is an option for patients who feel extremely anxious or nervous about a dental visit. Patients who have the inability to control body movement, and people with ADHD among others would greatly benefit from oral conscious sedation.
This person must be available when you are ready for discharge. It is recommended that you have someone with you for the remainder of the day. You will not be allowed to take a bus or taxicab without a responsible adult to ride with you. Do not drive, drink alcohol, use machinery, or sign legal documents for 24 hours after receiving sedation.
UConn Health. Sometimes IV sedation and analgesics will be combined with other types of pain control — such as local anesthesia, which involves one or more injections to numb a small area of the body, or regional anesthesia, which numbs a larger part of the body, such as from the waist down.
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