Has anyone tried oral sedation?

Question

I'm scheduled to have a lot of dental work done all at once with oral sedation. I know a lot of people have had I.V. sedation during oral surgery, but has anyone had oral sedation for oral surgery and regular dentistry all at once? I have a formal consultation with my dentist next week, but I was wondering if anyone has had experience with oral sedation.

This oral sedation is a pill. I will also be receiving numbing medication ... but the pill is supposed to sedate me into being asleep (or in a sleep-like condition).

Answer 1

Oral sedation will most likely include the use of a pre appointment medication. You will need someone to drive you to and from the appointment. Usually you will be given an extra tablet or half when you are at the dental office.
You will be awake and be able to respond to questions and follow orders, but you will not remember anything.
This seems to be extremely helpful when a patient has had bad past experiences and has high anxiety related to dental work. Not all dentists are certified to do this. There is usually a separate license required. The same goes for IV sedation.
Your dentist will explain everything to you and answer any questions you have. I would ask if you will be getting a Rx for post appointment discomfort, if you will be having a lot of work done.
I have only heard positives about oral sedation and have not heard of anything adverse happening, but as with anything there are risks involved.
Good Luck with your work and I commend you and having it done!

Answer 2

Ok, wait there is a difference between oral "sedation" which just means numbing, with lidocain and I.V. sedation. If you are getting I.V., that is better, you will be out of it for the whole procedure, and is really safe and you do not remember a thing. That is usually done during oral surgery. Oral is just where they give you shots and you are awake during the whole thing. They can give you Nitrous at the same time. If they do you will feel everything and be awake, but wont care at all what they do to you. Have your oral surgery done seperate from your other work you need done, then you can do both and be totally comfortable during either procedure. :)

Answer 3

I have had Nitrous Oxide before; would highly recommend it. It just feels like you are pleasantly a little drunk when you have it, your head kind of "swims" a little bit. Time seems to pass faster as you sit there, mellowed out. The dentist can drill your teeth, you are aware they are doing it, but you really don't care, and don't feel it much.
Have them put the mask it on before they even give you the novocaine.
Coming out of it is pretty easy too. When they are done with all your dental work, they just start mixing more oxygen into the mixture, and instantly, you are clear headed again and totally sober.
I have had crowns done with it, and would never consider doing one with out it again. I suggested it to my husband before his root canal, and he was amazed at how much easier it makes everything. Good luck to you!