Oral Sedation
When you go to the dentist, do you have a lot of anxiety? Sedation Dentistry may be right for you.
Sedation Dentistry
Completion of the treatment while you are in a relaxed state.
The Two Different Types Of Benzodiazepines
- Sedative-Hypnotics
- Anti-Anxiety Drugs
More about Oral Sedation
Benefits enjoyed by patients include:
- Completion of the treatment while you are in a relaxed state.
- You will find it easier to sit through a lengthy operation.
- Several treatments and full mouth restorations can be completed in one visit.
- After treatment, there is less soreness.
- Sedative-Hypnotics: Drowsiness and even sleep are common side effects of these medications. This sleep state is a type of hypnosis, which is a physiological sleep state.
- Anti-Anxiety Drugs: These are medications that reduce anxiety and promote a sense of peace and relaxation.
While benzodiazepines are both sedatives and anti-anxiety medications, some are specifically targeted at sleep-related parts of the brain. Others act in a more targeted manner, focusing on the brain's fear areas. Higher doses act as sedatives and induce sleep in most cases, whereas smaller levels alleviate anxiety without sedation.
Benzodiazepines are also depressants of the Central Nervous System (CNS) (i.e. there can be a decline in blood pressure and breathing). It's crucial to remember that they shouldn't be combined with other CNS depressants like alcohol. It's critical that you follow your dentist's or doctor's recommendations for dosage. Overdosing is conceivable, and overdosing can cause dangerously low levels of respiration, resulting in unconsciousness or death.
Please note that you should not travel alone after taking any of these medications. Even if you're taking the bus or walking, make sure you have an escort! It's easy to lose track of time.
