In cases where training techniques do not give the expected result, conscious sedation can be an effective option to reduce anxiety and facilitate treatment.

Conscious sedation is useful for children who have extreme dental fear or anxiety, those who have special needs, who require extensive dental treatment, or who need multiple dental procedures in a single session.

This option facilitates a state of relaxation that is achieved through the use of safe medications that are administered orally or inhaled.

Does not put the patient to sleep keeping you relaxed and calm, the patient can respond to the dentist’s instructions but is less likely to move or resist treatment.

Conscious sedation is also effective for children who have trouble sitting still during treatment, making treatment more difficult and longer.

Before administering conscious sedation, the dentist does a complete medical evaluation of the patient. This includes a review of the patient’s medical history and evaluation of respiratory, cardiac, and neurological function. Conscious sedation options will also be discussed with parents and detailed information on risks and benefits will be provided.

This procedure should be administered by a dentist who is trained and experienced in conscious sedation and who has the necessary equipment and medications to monitor the patient’s respiratory, cardiac, and neurological function.

Children who have allergies to sedative medications or who have certain health problems are not candidates for conscious sedation.