What Is Oral-Conscious Sedation?
Oral-conscious sedation makes dental visits more comfortable for people with dental anxieties, dental fears, or dental phobias. This form of sedation dentistry involves taking medication before an appointment to promote deep relaxation. Unlike IV sedation or general anesthesia, oral-conscious sedation allows patients to stay awake but feel calm and at ease. The effects range from mild to moderate, depending on the dosage. Many patients feel drowsy and may have little memory of the procedure. Oasis Smiles Dentistry and Vista Oasis Smiles offer oral-conscious sedation in San Diego and Vista, CA. Schedule a consultation to learn if this option is right for you.
How Does Oral-Conscious Sedation Work?
The process for oral-conscious sedation is simple and tailored to individual needs. Our dental practitioner will prescribe medication to take before the appointment. Common medications include diazepam, lorazepam, or triazolam. These help reduce tension and create a relaxed state. Some patients take the medication the night before to ensure a restful sleep while others take it shortly before the procedure. Once the medication takes effect, patients feel deeply relaxed but remain aware of their surroundings. The sensation is similar to drifting in and out of sleep. Since oral-conscious sedation can cause drowsiness, a responsible adult must provide transportation to and from the appointment. The effects wear off gradually over a few hours.
What Are the Benefits of Oral-Conscious Sedation?
Many people avoid dental care due to dental anxieties, but oral-conscious sedation makes treatment easier and more accessible. This approach provides a sense of calm while ensuring necessary dental work gets done and offers the following benefits:
- Reduces dental fears and stress
- Enhances comfort during lengthy procedures
- Helps control gag reflex and muscle tension
- Makes time seem to pass quickly
- Provides mild amnesia to reduce negative memories
- Allows patients with sensitive teeth or difficulty getting numb to receive care
Oasis Smiles Dentistry Reviews
Dr. Bohr is an experienced and knowlegable professional who provides great service. She is pleasant to work with, gets right to the issue, explains everything clearly, and produces timely results. She understands pain management and offers competitive pricing. I had a dental emergency, (a broken bridge), last Friday in the afternoon. I called Oasis Smiles at about 3pm, and was invited to come in to the office immediately. Even though it was late on a Friday, Dr. Bohr and her staff gave me immediate care, and were able to create a temporary bridge for the emergency. They gave me a followup appointment for Monday morning, and performed everything needed to set up the lab work that was needed to rebuild the bridge. I am very thankful for how they handled my dental emergency, and how quickly they were able to handle what was needed in a timely manner.
I found Oasis Smiles a very friendly place and Dr. Bhore very pleasant to work with. The proceduer was conducted painlessly and the after care was very well explained. I shall recommend this place to all my friends.
Honestly 10/10 from the minute I walked in the door Tracy was so nice and helpful and so funny. Nancy was so kind while helping me in the back as well. The doctor was amazing as well I definitely will be staying here!!! Thank you so much!!
Most important quality of Dr Bhor is she will do what is needed. Suggests what can be done later and does not try to get more work than needed. High quality work, excellent pain management. Tried many dentists in the past but this one stands out.
Most fun I have ever had at the Dentist Office. BetweenTracy and Dr Bhor I was given answers for all my questions and all concerns were addressed. I am extremely comfortable with the treatment plan presented. Retired Navy Master Chief and strongly recommend Vista Oasis Smiles.
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Relax with Skillful Care
Dental visits should not feel overwhelming. Oral-conscious sedation offers a safe and effective way to ease tension and make appointments more manageable. At Oasis Smiles Dentistry and Vista Oasis Smiles, patients receive compassionate care from experienced providers in San Diego and Vista, CA. The team ensures a supportive and stress-free experience for every visit. Contact our dental team today to schedule an appointment, and discover how stress-free dentistry can be.