Types of Sedation Methods Used in Sedation Dentistry
Treating Florida Patients in Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Miami, Boca Raton, and Surrounding Areas
Depending on the extent of the anxiety,
three different methods can be used to make your dental experience
a comfortable one:
Oral Sedation: medications of various
dosages can be given to the patient 30 minutes to an hour
before the appointment or at the time of the appointment,
depending on the severity of the anxiety.
Intravenous Sedation: a drug like Versed is
used through an IV to effect the sedation.
Nitrous Oxide: also known as laughing gas,
is used to induce a state of relaxation.
The three dental sedation methods listed
above can provide varying degrees of sedation. These include:
Anxiolysis: light sedation. Nitrous oxide
or oral medications are the most commonly used sedation methods
to induce this type of relaxation.
Conscious Sedation: mild sedation. Nitrous oxide, IV sedation or oral medication
can induce this type of sedation. The patient will be awake
and able to respond to commands.
Deep Sedation: a state
between consciousness and unconsciousness. The patient
will not be able to respond to commands in a consistent manner
and may need some assistance with breathing in the event
they are unable to keep their airway open. IV sedation
is used to induce this type of sedation. Dr. O'Neil does
not use deep sedation.
For more
information on Sedation Dentistry, please call Dr. O'Neil
at (954) 720-9570,
or schedule an online appointment.
Call Dr. O’Neil at (954) 720-9570 or
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Thomas R. O'Neil, D.D.S., PA
A Trusted Tradition of Comfortable Dental Care
We offer Sedation Dentistry for people in Broward County, Dade County,
Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach,
Palm Beach County, Miami and South Florida.
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not been in our office within the past 2 years. The information on our sedation dentistry site is not meant to be taken as medical advice. If you would like to know more about sedation dentistry using oral sedation, nitrous oxide, or intravenous sedation, please contact our Southern Florida dental office directly. We provide these "sleep dentistry" services to dental patients from Boca Raton, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and other areas near Tamarac, Florida.
