Oral Concious Sedation

Sedation dentistry provided at our Springfield, MO practice is becoming that much more popular with each passing year. The sad truth is plenty of patients are nervous or fearful of dental treatments, procedures and cleanings. Prior bad experiences at the dentist’s office have shaped views of this essential care, making some patients hesitant to schedule regular 6-month appointments. Enter sedation dentistry. This approach to dental procedures administers sedatives prior to and even during the procedure, helping patients reach a deep state of relaxation.

Choose sedation dentistry and you will find your dental procedure is surprisingly relaxing. You won’t remember the procedure or feel any pain while seated in the dental chair. Our dentists, Dr. Chris McKowen, D.D.S. and Dr. Spencer Friedrich, D.D.S., will help you determine which type of sedation is best for you. Deep sedation, moderate sedation and mild sedation are available.

The mild variety administers the sedative orally by way of inhalation. Moderate sedation helps patients plagued by elevated dental anxiety remain calm. This is accomplished with the use of an IV or oral medication. Deep sedation with the use of general anesthesia is provided to patients who need a comparably complex or invasive dental procedure such as dental implants or a root canal. If moderate or deep sedation are necessary, be sure to coordinate a ride to and from the appointment with a caretaker so you remain safe and sound after your painless dental procedure.