CONSCIOUS SEDATION

It is extremely common to have Dentophobia or Odontophobia – a fear of dentists. Dental anxiety can be disturbing but ignoring dental treatment could prove to be worse.

It is with this in mind that we decided to offer Conscious sedation as an option to our patients in our branch at Motor city.

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    What is Conscious Sedation?

    It is but a form of sedation that involves the use of nitrous oxide commonly known as “laughing gas” which like the name suggests, is mild enough to keep a patient conscious and strong enough to reduce pain during treatments.It’s fast acting, quickly reversible with no aftereffects or drowsiness – so simple and straight forward that you may be able to drive yourself home after your dental visit.

    Why Conscious Sedation?

    Conscious Sedation is clinically proven to be safe for children and adults alike. We recommend this treatment in case of:

    • Dental anxiety and phobia.
    • Inability of the patient to cooperate.
    • Special needs.
    • A gag reflex.

    How is this administered?

    The gas with a faint sweet odor is administered through a nosepiece, and the patient will be awake, aware and able to take instructions throughout the procedure.

    Is nitrous oxide safe at the dentist?

    The combination of inhaled nitrous oxide and oxygen is a safe, effective and widely used means of managing pain and anxiety in dental patients.

    Is it painful?

    No, it is not. Nitrous oxide affects the nervous system, which dulls sensitivity to pain. This gas helps take away the anxiety and allows patients to feel calm. However, local anesthetic may still be used to help dull pain.
    What is Conscious Sedation?

    What is Conscious Sedation?

    It is but a form of sedation that involves the use of nitrous oxide commonly known as “laughing gas” which like the name suggests, is mild enough to keep a patient conscious and strong enough to reduce pain during treatments.It’s fast acting, quickly reversible with no aftereffects or drowsiness – so simple and straight forward that you may be able to drive yourself home after your dental visit.
    Why Conscious Sedation?

    Why Conscious Sedation?

    Conscious Sedation is clinically proven to be safe for children and adults alike. We recommend this treatment in case of:

    • Dental anxiety and phobia.
    • Inability of the patient to cooperate.
    • Special needs.
    • A gag reflex.
    How is this administered?

    How is this administered?

    The gas with a faint sweet odor is administered through a nosepiece, and the patient will be awake, aware and able to take instructions throughout the procedure.
    Is nitrous oxide safe at the dentist?

    Is nitrous oxide safe at the dentist?

    The combination of inhaled nitrous oxide and oxygen is a safe, effective and widely used means of managing pain and anxiety in dental patients.
    Is it painful?

    Is it painful?

    No, it is not. Nitrous oxide affects the nervous system, which dulls sensitivity to pain. This gas helps take away the anxiety and allows patients to feel calm. However, local anesthetic may still be used to help dull pain.

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    Dr. Shweta Nihalani

    Specialist Pediatric Dentist

    Our Specialist

    Dubai’s doctors can be found at the Apex Group of Specialty Dental Clinics. Our doctors’ experience in conscious sedation spans for years and they are highly trained in handling cases with dentophobia. We offer outcomes in a variety of procedures, with special emphasis on helping you reduce your dental anxiety. Modern tools and materials are available at the clinic. They provide better results in less time with assured results.

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    Questions & Answers

    Here are a few questions that we are asked frequently about our services.

    Is conscious sedation considered anesthesia?

    Depending on how much medication is administered to you, conscious sedation can be a very light form of anaesthesia.

    Why did conscious sedation at the dentist not work for me?

    Conscious sedation might not have worked for you for a variety of reasons. These options incorporate:

    • You use alcohol heavily and frequently.
    • You use cannabis heavily and frequently.
    • You often take anxiolytic drugs to treat your sleeplessness or anxiety issues.
    • Due to your prolonged use of opioids you are extremely sensitive to pain.

    What is conscious sedation like? Does it really make a painful procedure easier?

    Yes, Conscious sedation uses laughing gas that is strong enough to keep you sedated and numb but mild enough to keep you conscious as well. 

    Is monitored anesthesia care the same as conscious sedation?

    No. Depending on the circumstance, you might not administer any medications at all during supervised anaesthetic treatment.