When I found out that Conscious Sedation was an option, I was a little upset my previous dentist hadn’t offered it when I had my wisdom teeth out. Instead I was completely knocked out in a hospital and spent the next 24 hours nauseous and wobbly.
In comparison Conscious Sedation is exactly like it sounds. First you’ll have a consult with your dentist so you are clear as to what to expect during your procedure. Willow Dental Care even goes as far as to provide specific vitamins to take in advance to aid healing. But the sedation portion is a medication taken an hour prior to your dental treatment. You’ll be asleep for the procedure and still be able to respond to questions. Your dental team at Willow Dental Care are specifically trained to monitor for all vital signs.
You’ll be relaxed throughout the procedure and at the end of treatment your dental team will wake you up and by the time you are ready to leave you should feel pretty normal. However for safety sake you must have someone there to take you home.
If you are nervous or simply down right afraid of going to the dentist, Conscious Sedation might just be the answer to your prayers. Check with your dentist if you are a candidate and make certain they are DOCS (Doctors of Conscious Sedation) certified. This will guarantee the process is safely administered and you are monitored for signs of distress during and after the procedure.
