Conscious sedation is a realistic way to manage dental nervousness and pain. Anxiety can complicate dental procedures and lengthen your recovery time. It may even cause you to avoid necessary dental care.

Maybe you need an invasive procedure or one that will take some time. Could be you’ve put off going to the dentist for awhile, and have a mouthful of needed repairs. If you’ve had a traumatic experience at the dentist previously, or if you suffer from unusual stress in the dentist’s chair, sedation dentistry could be the best option for you. It is not a substitution for gentle dentistry. It is an extension of trust in a caring environment.

Dr. Cobb and the staff at Alex Bell Dental are trained in the latest methods of sedation dentistry. We are qualified to administer nitrous oxide gas through an inhalation process; oral medications (pills or liquids taken by mouth); or a combination of the two to help the patient relax. The dosage is carefully adjusted to the individual. The drugs we use have tested safe and are approved by the FDA.

You are not “out of it” while “under.” You can respond to questions, walk, and use the restroom. You are simply at ease in the chair.

You have little or no memory of the procedure after the medication wears off. Patients are sleepy while under sedation, but most comment that the experience was pleasant.

Conscious sedation reduces the need for general anesthesia and risks associated with it.
You must make arrangements for someone to drive you home after the procedure..

Most importantly, you may put your dental fear aside. You no longer have to avoid seeing the dentist. You may simply wake up to a beautiful smile.