Oral Sedation in Conyers, GA

MINT dentistry is pleased to offer many sedation methods to help with your dental anxiety or phobia so that you can obtain sexy teeth with minimal discomfort. Our board-certified team of dental professionals recommends oral-conscious sedation for cleanings and advanced procedures to make sure your visit is less stressful. The oral-conscious method of sedation involves taking prescription anti-anxiety medication before your visit. The medication keeps you awake and able to respond to instructions while still incredibly at ease. To get more information on sedation dentistry or to find out if you're eligible, contact us in Conyers, GA to schedule a consultation.

Oral-conscious sedation can be a great option for patients of all ages who suffer from mild to moderate dental anxiety. Before you are prescribed a medication for oral-conscious sedation, our Conyers, GA MINT dentistry team will perform a comprehensive evaluation to make sure that you are a good candidate. Your dentist will ask about your medical history, current medications, and any other issues to make sure you can safely take anti-anxiety medication, as well as which type will be best. Oral-conscious sedation may not be performed if you have a heart or respiratory condition, you are or may be pregnant, or you have had a reaction to benzodiazepines in the past.

Several different types of prescription medications can be used for oral-conscious sedation. The type that is prescribed by your board-certified MINT dentistry professional will depend on your anxiety level, your overall health, what procedure is being performed, and the estimated length of your appointment. Your sedation medication will be prescribed at your consultation so you can have it filled at a pharmacy before your appointment. Since you will need to take it before you get to our office, you should arrange to have someone take you. If you are under light oral-conscious sedation, you will feel relaxed but still alert. With moderate sedation, you will still be awake, but your memory of what happened may start to get a bit spotty. You might fall asleep, but you should wake up easily. We will make sure you are safe and cared for during your procedure.

Your recovery from oral-conscious sedation will vary based on what medication was prescribed. You will need to have someone pick you up after your appointment and stay with you for at least 2 – 4 hours. Your team will warn you about potential side effects from the specific medication prescribed for you. Most commonly, patients experience temporary headaches, dizziness, vomiting, or nausea. Your risk of vomiting and nausea can be reduced by taking the medication after a light meal and eating a snack about one hour after your procedure. If you are concerned about symptoms, please contact MINT dentistry in Conyers, GA for further information.

Our team will contact your dental insurance provider in order to fully understand your policy's coverage of sedation using oral-conscious medication. This will help us better calculate your out-of-pocket costs. For patients who don't have dental insurance, our skilled support staff will go over methods of payment taken by our practice, including medical financing, to make your sedation and treatment more affordable. If you need help affording oral health procedures, dental treatments, and sedation, ask our Conyers, GA team about the MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.

Oral sedation can help you stop putting off the dentist out of anxiety or fear. Schedule an appointment with one of our skilled, board-certified dental professionals to hear more information about oral-conscious sedation and other options that can help keep you relaxed during dental visits. Our dentists will work with you to decide on your best options to make your appointment at MINT dentistry in Conyers, GA positive and pleasant.