Eliminating anxiety and discomfort prior to and during an oral surgery appointment can have a dramatic impact on the results of your treatment and overall experience. Generally, a patient who is able to feel comfortable and relaxed can expect a more positive dental experience and a more favorable recovery. A calm and relaxed patient can also ensure that the entire dental team is at ease, relieving tension and stress in treatment delivery.

For anxious and apprehensive patients, our sedation dentist and oral surgeon serving Chicago is the most experienced dental professional available to manage your needs. Prior to your oral surgery appointment, a thorough review of your medical and dental histories will be conducted to ensure that you are healthy enough to tolerate the recommended medications. You will be asked to report the use of any prescription or over-the-counter medications in order to avoid any potential drug interactions.

Some of the safest and most commonly prescribed medications are used to achieve various levels of sedation before, during, and after your procedure.

• Prescription sedatives may be prescribed prior to your appointment to reduce anxiety, enabling you to enjoy a full night of rest and feel refreshed on the day of your treatment.
• Local anesthesia will be used to eliminate the possibility of discomfort upon completion of the procedure. The area being treated will be completely numbed while you are sedated so that you avoid feeling any of the multiple injections needed.
• Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) can be safely utilized to promote relaxation during the procedure. Patients who are treated with nitrous oxide will not sleep during the appointment, but will experience a state of euphoria, relaxation and comfort. There are no lingering effects with this form of sedation, and patients will feel completely normal and alert when the treatment is complete after the gas is terminated.
• Intravenous light sedation and general deep sedation are fantastic alternatives and necessary for patients who are undergoing any oral surgery procedure in Chicago. These forms of sedation are also safe and well-tolerated, and patients will need to just fast for 8 hours prior and be accompanied by a responsible adult with transportation.

In terms of the effects of these medications on the human body, sedation dentistry has been proven to have a tremendous margin of safety and is marvelously effective at providing a soothing experience. As with any medication, it is important to review the few risks and side-effects with your oral surgeon prior to treatment and only a thoroughly trained dual degree oral surgeon should be providing your sedation modalities.

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Schedule your appointment today with our experienced Chicago sedation dentist and oral surgeon to find out how sedation will offer you the best experience and outcome.