Oral sedation is a form of conscious sedation that we may recommend to ensure that you have a comfortable experience each time you visit our office. Administered in pill form, oral sedation is simple and easy to use. Because oral sedation is a form of conscious sedation, you will remain awake during the treatment, but you will feel more relaxed and at ease. There are many other benefits to sedation dentistry, including:

• With oral sedation, you simply need to take a pill. It is quick and easy to use.
• It produces the necessary amnesic effect for a comfortable experience.
• Oral sedation typically costs less than other forms of sedation.

If you and our endodontist determine that oral sedation is right for you, we will provide you with an oral medication when you arrive at our office for your appointment. After this medication has taken effect and you have begun to relax our endodontist will provide your treatment. It is important that you have a family member or friend available to drive you to and from your appointment to provide maximum safety to yourself and others. You may feel drowsy, and it is not unusual for you to not remember all of the details of your appointment.

Please note:

• It is important to take all your regular medications unless specifically instructed otherwise.
• Do not eat or drink anything for six hours before your appointment with our endodontist.
• If you use a CPAP or Nasal Pap, or are a diabetic using a Glucometer, please bring it with you to your appointment.

For more information about the benefits of oral sedation and how we can make your visit more comfortable, please call our office today.