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Sedation Dentistry
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Patient Instructions for Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry is a way for patients to have the dental work they want and need, even if they are especially anxious of having dental work performed in their mouth. Sedation dentistry allows the patient to sedation restfully and safely through the procedure and have very little memory after. The procedures are very safe and we will use monitoring systems to monitor your heart, blood pressure, and breathing throughout the procedures.
In order to get a good result, you must follow these directions completely:
You will need to be accompanied to and from the office by a responsible adult who will be able to help you walk and assist you in and out of your home, the office, and an automobile. They do not have to remain in the office for the whole procedure. They can go and run some errands and call in around the time we are expected to finish so they will be back in time to pick you up. In addition, they will need to stay with you for several hours at home because even though you will leave the office awake and alert, you will still be sedated and will need assistance to move about. If you were left alone, you could fall and injure yourself. It is important that you do not take any additional medication or drugs, prescription or otherwise, because there could be a serious reaction between your drugs and the medicines we give you.
 Please follow these additional instructions to ensure your well being during and after the appointment:
- No eating or drinking after midnight the night before your appointment.
- No eating or drinking the morning before your appointment.
- No sedatives of any kind, including alcohol, 24 hours before or after the appointment.
- No stimulants, including caffeine and nicotine, 24 hours before or after the appointment.
- Wear loose and comfortable clothing for your dental visit.
- Make sure you are not pregnant before undergoing sedation.
- No nursing a baby for 24 hours after the appointment.
- No driving a car or operating hazardous devices for 24 hours after the appointment.
- No walking stairs, exercising, or heavy lifting for 24 hours after the appointment.
- Do not make any important decisions (work) for 24 hours after the appointment.
Additional unanticipated treatment might be needed. During the procedure, dental problems may show up that were not noticed or diagnosed before, such as a tooth that might be very decayed and need a crown or root canal. We will be very careful to try to prevent this from happening by thorough diagnosis. At the same time, we also try to be conservative and do the least that is needed. If this occurs, you will be too sedated for us to ask you what you want to do. We will always respect your desires, so please let us know in advance if you want us to: Stick to the plan regardless of what we find, or make the best decision on your behalf.
After your visit, you will remember very little. Expect to go home and enjoy a good night's sleep. If you have any questions, please call our office.
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