Oral Conscious Sedation is defined as a slightly depressed level of consciousness induced by sedative medication that significantly reduces anxiety, fears and discomfort while allowing a patient to retain the ability to independently maintain an airway and respond appropriately to verbal commands.
Unlike treatments that render you unconscious, forms of oral conscious sedation (such as Nitrous Oxide) leave you able to speak and breathe on your own while enjoying the benefits of heightened relaxation and reduced anxiety.
Why Choose Oral Conscious Sedation:
• It is safer than traditional anesthesia with fewer possible side effects.
• It is effective in treating mild to moderate dental anxiety.
• It does not render you unable to speak.
• It allows you to breathe on your own.
• It is less expensive than IV sedation.
• It allows you to get all your dental work done in one visit in many cases.
• It allows you to enjoy limited memories of the procedure without ever losing consciousness.