Most adults are good candidates for oral conscious sedation. We perform this technique of sedation dentistry on patient who are in relatively good health. The people who benefit most are those whose fear has led to the decline of their oral health due to neglect. Below is a list of people where oral conscious sedation is helpful.

1.     People with a gag reflex
   

2.     People who have difficulty getting fully numb
   

3.     People who require a lot of major dental work
   

4.     People who have has little or no anxiety reduction from nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
   

5.     People who have had little or no anxiety reduction from valium or xanax
   

6.     People whose fear of the dentist has kept them from seeking treatment for years
   

7.     People who fear needles and hots
   

8.     People who hate the noises, smells, and tastes of the dental work
   

9.     People who are embarrassed of their teeth and smile
   

10.     People who want to complete lots of major dental work in as few appointments as possible
    

11.     People who have trouble sitting still in a dental chair for an appointment
    

12.     People who don’t want to be completely unconscious during sedation
    

13.     People who simply want a more comfortable dental experience

Stories of our Dental Sedation Patients