Oral sedation is a method to improve patient comfort and relaxation during common procedures performed by an oral surgeon. Also called “sedation dentistry”, oral sedation has applications for patients who have fears or phobias in clinical settings. When patients require time consuming or complex treatment,...
Does sitting in a dental chair send your anxiety into overdrive? Perhaps you have trouble sitting through long treatments. Whatever your needs may be, our oral surgeon offers oral sedation to help our patients feel at ease and comfortable during treatment. Oral sedation is a...
Sedation dentistry is a valuable tool to help anxious patients tolerate various dental treatments, such as oral surgery. The sedatives have a deeply relaxing effect, putting the patient at ease. Generally, sedation dentistry is quite safe. There may be some side effects with sedation, however,...
Oral sedation can give oral surgery patients a more comfortable experience during their procedures. Patients who are particularly anxious can benefit from this service, as can patients who are facing lengthy, complex treatments. Many oral surgery procedures require some form of sedation, in addition to a...
When working with an oral surgeon, many patients choose to take advantage of sedation dentistry for a more comfortable treatment experience. At the same time, those patients often have questions or concerns about sedation dentistry. Here are some of the most common questions about sedation dentistry: Q:...
Oral sedation has many applications in oral surgery procedures. In fact, dental professionals have used various sedation methods for centuries. This is because sedation promotes patient comfort by relieving panic and worry. Oral sedation may be used for patients with dental phobias, those with strong...
Many patients choose sedation dentistry when undergoing oral surgery, and for good reason. Sedation dentistry helps improve the patient experience, and for some particularly fearful patients, it’s the primary factor that helps them access much needed treatment. The drugs in sedation dentistry help patients achieve a...
The use of oral sedation during dental procedures, especially oral surgery, can have a tremendous impact on the outcome of the treatment. As an available service for patients, our oral surgeon offers oral sedation in Charlottesville in conjunction with most surgical procedures. Oral sedation is a...