Oral Conscious Sedation
in Orlando, FL

Dental fear is so common that there’s actually a scientific name for it: odontophobia. Dental fear stems from many factors, including past negative experiences, loss of control, fear of needles, etc. Millions of Americans suffer from dental fear, which can be severe enough to prevent them from visiting a dentist. Delaying dental care allows minor problems to develop into significant ones. Of course, having a bigger problem makes dental visits even more intimidating, feeding into the cycle of dental fear and avoidance. We can help you overcome dental fear with oral sedation. This method involves taking a prescription pill an hour before your treatment. By the time our dentist works on you, you are comfortably sedated. You may feel drowsy or groggy, but you’ll still be awake to respond to verbal cues from our dental team. Sometimes, the relaxation is so deep that you may fall asleep, but a slight nudge is enough to arouse you. Many patients rarely remember the details of treatment after oral sedation. This sedation is ideal for patients undergoing lengthy, complex treatments. In fact, many assume their treatment lasted minutes, while in reality, it took hours. However, since the sedation effects of this method take time to fade, you must have someone drive you to and from our office.