{"id":528,"date":"2019-09-27T13:27:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-27T13:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=528"},"modified":"2019-09-27T13:27:08","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T13:27:08","slug":"afraid-of-the-dentist-oral-conscious-sedation-might-be-just-what-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/afraid-of-the-dentist-oral-conscious-sedation-might-be-just-what-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Afraid of the Dentist? Oral Conscious Sedation Might Be Just What You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_132867660__1565364362_42049-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman receiving nitrous oxide sedation\" class=\"wp-image-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_132867660__1565364362_42049-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_132867660__1565364362_42049-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_132867660__1565364362_42049.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a while now you\u2019ve had a toothache that has been giving\nyou some serious pain. It really bothers you, but your fear of the dentist is\noverwhelming. You\u2019re scared of lying there vulnerable while the dentist pokes\naround in your mouth. If this sounds familiar, then you could benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation\ndentistry.<\/a> It can soothe your dental worries in no time. Continue reading\nto learn more about how sedation can allow you to get the dental care you need,\nstress-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Types of Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dentist will typically use one of two types of sedation\ndentistry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inhaled: <\/strong>A mask will be placed over your\nnose, through which you will breathe nitrous oxide, also known as \u201claughing gas\u201d\nbecause of the euphoric effect it creates. You will still be awake, but in a\nmore relaxed state. Once the procedure is over, the effects of the gas will\nwear off quickly, allowing you to resume your day soon after your appointment. <\/li><li><strong>Oral conscious:<\/strong> For more severe dental anxiety,\noral conscious sedation is recommended. You will take a pill about an hour\nbefore your appointment that will put you in a state of deep relaxation. You\u2019ll\nstill be awake, but you\u2019ll be groggy. For this reason, you\u2019ll need someone to\ndrive you to and from the office. You probably won\u2019t remember most of the procedure,\nand the effects of the pill will likely last for the rest of the day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is Sedation Needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to people with anxiety, sedation may be\nbeneficial for patients who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a sensitive gag reflex<\/li><li>Can\u2019t sit still in the dental chair <\/li><li>Need lots of dental work done in one appointment\n<\/li><li>Have a low tolerance for pain <\/li><li>Have special needs <\/li><li>Are uncooperative children <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will You Benefit from Sedation Dentistry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you experience any kind of dental anxiety, sedation\ndentistry might be just the thing you need. It will allow you to get the\ntreatment you require without any stress or pain. Most of the time when people\nfear the dentist, it\u2019s because they\u2019re scared of pain. Sedation dentistry not\nonly takes your mind off the procedure, it also numbs you up, so you won\u2019t feel\nany discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need dental work done, ask your dentist if they offer\nsedation. It could allow you to get the care you need without any worries at\nall. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Colin Holman is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma\nCollege of Dentistry. He is trained to offer sedation dentistry and is a member\nof the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. If you frequently experience\ndental anxiety and live in the Oklahoma City area, don\u2019t hesitate to call Dr.\nHolman\u2019s office at (405) 735-6600 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/contact.html\">visit his website<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a while now you\u2019ve had a toothache that has been giving you some serious pain. It really bothers you, but your fear of the dentist is overwhelming. You\u2019re scared of lying there vulnerable while the dentist pokes around in your mouth. If this sounds familiar, then you could benefit from sedation dentistry. 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