You'll have questions. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about sedation dentistry. Click on the links to read more about each topic. If you don't find your answer here, send us your questions or find a trained sedation dentist to help.
Whether it's a broken tooth that needs to be fixed, yellow teeth that need to be whitened, missing teeth that need to be replaced, or pain that needs to be eliminated, Dental Sedation can help you regain your health and have the fabulous smile you've always wanted. In fact, any dental procedure can be performed while you are sedated - including root canal, fillings, crowns, gum work and cleanings. You can have the smile you want, painlessly.
ARE THERE SIDE AFFECTS?
WHAT ABOUT MY OTHER MEDICATIONS, ARE THERE INTERACTIONS?
Sedation medications are chosen based on an individual’s medical history. Many sedation dentists use sophisticated dental-specific drug interaction software that automatically cross-checks your medications (even herbal and nutritional supplements) with sedative medications. In addition to a thorough medical history, drug interaction screening and patient monitoring, you’re ensured oral sedation dentistry is completed safely and effectively.
I KNOW THE DENTIST GETS TRAINING, BUT WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY SEDATION DENTISTRY TEAM?
A few states require some team certification, such as Missouri and West Virginia.
With sedation, you sedation dentistry team has added roles and responsibilities, including being responsible for patient admittance and dismissal, sedation-specific forms and documentation. It’s critical for clinical team to understand how to appropriately monitor patients’ vital signs using equipment like a pulse oximeter with a blood pressure monitor, and how to recognize potential emergencies before they become an actual emergency. DOCS works with sedation dentists to provide them multiple options for additional team training.
