Many people who go to the dentist harbor deep fears about the visit. These fears can come from childhood experiences that have negatively affected the individual. It can be hard to overcome these fears, even as an adult. Because of this, a lot of dentists have used nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, in the past to help put patients at ease. But a growing trend has many recommending patients use oral sedatives as an alternative. The sedation isn’t meant to take the place of anesthetic such as Novocain. One benefit of using the pill is the reduced cost. Most dental insurance does not cover sedation. But a sedative pill costs only a few dollars. Dr. Konig from Houston Texas writes:
Dr. Konig said, “This has been wonderful for patients who value their smiles and are just too fearful or uncomfortable to complete treatment without sedation, It is also nice for the patient not to have to be completely out and have a quick recovery from the sedation.”
Typically, a nervous patient will take a sedative the night before to reduce anxiety and aid with sleeping. Before leaving for an appointment, the patient takes another sedative and is driven to the dentist’s office by someone else. Upon arriving at the office, the patient may take an additional dose depending on the patient’s level of sedation.
Sedation works to calm a patient, but it is not an anesthetic. Local anesthetics like Novocain are used to control discomfort during the procedure.
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