Oral Sedation in Lilburn, GA

MINT dentistry is a premier dental facility that proudly offers effective and safe sedation methods to reduce your dental anxiety or phobia so you can have the sexy teeth you want and stay comfortable. The board-certified team of professionals at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA suggests oral-conscious sedation for both advanced procedures and routine cleanings to ensure your visit is more comfortable. The oral-conscious method of sedation involves taking a prescribed anti-anxiety medication before your visit. The medication keeps you conscious and capable of following directions while still feeling relaxed. To get more information on this sedation dentistry method, including whether you are eligible, please contact MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA to schedule a consultative appointment.

In general, oral-conscious sedation can help both adults and children who have mild to moderate fears and anxieties that keep them from going to the dentist. Before giving you a prescription for a medication for oral-conscious sedation, our Lilburn, GA MINT dentistry team will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine if you're a good candidate. Your dentist will ask about your medical history, current medications, and other factors to ensure you can safely take an anti-anxiety medication, as well as which type will be best. Oral-conscious sedation may not be a good option if you have heart or respiratory problems, you are pregnant, or you had a reaction to benzodiazepines in the past.

We can perform oral-conscious sedation with several types of prescription medications. The type of oral-conscious sedation you receive is based on your anxiety level, your physical health, the procedure you get, and the estimated length of your appointment. Your oral-conscious medication is prescribed during 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. With light sedation, you will feel relaxed but awake. If you are under moderate sedation, you will still be awake, but your memory of what happened may get a bit spotty. Additionally, you may fall into a light sleep, but it will be easy to wake up. Our team will make sure you feel comfortable and safe during your appointment.

Recovery from sedation will depend on the medication we prescribed you. You will need to have a responsible adult drive you home from our office and stay with you for at least 2 – 4 hours. Your team will warn you about possible side effects from the specific medication. The most common side effects are temporary headaches, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting after oral-conscious sedation. You can reduce the risk of vomiting and nausea by taking the medication after a light meal and then eating a small snack about one hour after your procedure. If you feel concerned about the side effects, please don’t hesitate to contact MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA for further information.

For patients who use dental insurance, our front office will contact your carrier to clarify your benefits regarding oral-conscious sedation. Then, we can estimate your remaining bill. For patients who do not have insurance, we will tell you which payment methods are taken by our office, and we can give you information on medical financing to make it easier to afford your sedation and dental care. If you need help affording dental treatments and procedures, please ask our Lilburn, GA team about the MINT Discount Plan. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.

With oral sedation, you don't have to avoid appointments at the dentist out of fear or anxiety. Set up a consultation with a board-certified dental professional to find out more information about sedation options that can keep you comfortable during dental procedures. Our dentists will work with you to decide on your best options and help make your appointment at MINT dentistry in Lilburn, GA enjoyable.