Oral Conscious Sedation – Boca Raton, FL
Enjoy The Comfortable, Relaxing Dental Care You Deserve
It’s not unusual to feel nervous about dental appointments. Whether you’ve had bad experiences with other dentists in the past or you suffer from dental phobia, this fear can keep many patients from getting the oral healthcare they need. That’s why we offer oral conscious sedation in Boca Raton! Our skilled Dr. Alberto J. Lamberti can utilize this reliable and safe medication to ensure you enjoy the comfortable, relaxing dental care you deserve! To see if oral conscious sedation is right for you, give our office a call.
Why Choose Alberto J. Lamberti DMD for Oral Conscious Sedation?
- Lamberti has Years of Experience & Advanced Training
- Your Comfort & Safety Are Our Top Priorities
- Get the Treatment You Need Without the Stress
What Is Oral Conscious Sedation?
As its name implies, oral conscious sedation is a relaxing, anti-anxiety medication that can be taken orally. During the planning stage of treatment, Dr. Lamberti will review your medical history and discuss any concerns you may have to ensure that oral conscious sedation is right for you. If it is, we’ll prescribe a single dose of oral conscious sedation to completely relax your nerves before the treatment. Our team will instruct you on the specific time you should take your medication before your appointment. Once you’ve taken the medication, you’ll begin to feel much calmer and incredibly relaxed within just 15-20 minutes typically.
How Oral Conscious Sedation Works
Oral conscious sedation is quite powerful, and it will help you feel incredibly relaxed, drowsy, and content without fully making you unconscious. This means that patients are technically awake during their treatment with oral conscious sedation, but they’ll simply be too relaxed to worry about the process. The medication dulls the senses somewhat, so ignoring any uncomfortable sensations is a breeze. Patients are able to respond to simple commands and questions while sedated, and our knowledgeable team monitors key vital signs to ensure utmost safety.
The effects of oral conscious sedation generally last for several hours after treatment. That’s why patients are required to have a family member or friend drive them to and from our office. Once home, patients can expect to take the rest of the day easy to get plenty of rest.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Oral Conscious Sedation?
You may be a good candidate for oral conscious sedation if you:
- Have a sensitive or strong gag reflex
- Have trouble staying still or comfortable while sitting for long periods of time
- Struggle with dental anxiety or fear
- Struggle to become numb with local anesthesia
- Have difficulty keeping their mouth open for long periods of time
- Require multiple treatments at once or an extensive procedure
Sedation Dentistry FAQs
Are You Completely Asleep with Oral Conscious Sedation?
Oral conscious sedation does not put patients to sleep, but many who’ve had it might be surprised to hear that! While you will be conscious, you will be very groggy and relaxed, and you may drift off to sleep. Whether you do or not, you aren’t likely to remember much (if anything) from your time in the dental chair afterwards. Many patients report that it feels like they had slept through the entire treatment.
What Does Oral Conscious Sedation Feel Like?
Each patient describes the feeling of using oral conscious sedation a little differently. That being said, you can expect to feel incredibly relaxed, calm, and somewhat sleepy. You may drift in and out of sleep throughout your appointment, and you’ll be unbothered by any sights, sounds, or sensations that might otherwise cause you discomfort. Many patients report feeling like they’re in a dream-like state and that time passes very quickly.
Is Sedation Dentistry Worth It?
In some cases, your dental insurance may cover some of the cost of oral conscious sedation. However, even if that isn’t the case, we strongly believe that oral conscious sedation is well worth the cost for patients who feel nervous or uncomfortable in the dental examination chair. Feeling confident that your appointment will be comfortable and stress-free will encourage you to come back regularly to maintain good oral health, and you’ll be less likely to put off seeking urgent dental care if you need it.
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