Why Might You Need To Be Sedated During A Dental Procedure?
Sedation dentistry is a form of anaesthesia that uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. It eases anxiety in many people who fear and tense when visiting a dentist. Sedation uses a combination of techniques ranging from nitrous oxide to general anaesthesia. It can be minimal where the patient is conscious but relaxed. Moderate sedation makes the patient slur words when speaking. It was formerly called “conscious sedation”. In deep sensation, the patient is at the edge of consciousness and then in general sedation, the patient is completely unconscious. You may need to be sedated during the dental procedure if you experience bouts of anxiety or your fear of dentists is overwhelming during your dental visits. This fear can cause panic leading to dental trauma causing more complications. To manage this anxiety, you can opt for sedation to ensure comfort during the dental process. Sedation anaesthesia is used to suppress pain especially when a patient when it’s