Overview
Going to the dentist can sometimes cause such high levels of anxiety and fear in some patients that they avoid the dentist for routine maintenance and emergency care. New York cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jason Kasarsky, offers his patients sedation options to reduce their fears and help them relax during their visit, including the use of oral conscious sedation. By administering a small pill or tablet to the patient before their appointment, oral conscious sedation helps to promote relaxation and calmness. Dr. Kasarsky added mild and moderate sedation techniques, including oral conscious sedation, to his practice to allow more patients to receive treatment for a healthy mouth.
What Are the Benefits of Oral Conscious Sedation?
Oral conscious sedation administered by Dr. Kasarsky is associated with the following benefits:
- Minimizes patients’ fears and anxieties about dental work or cleanings
- Reduces discomfort
- Suitable for children, adolescents, and adults
- Does not require injections with a needle
- May enable dental work that would otherwise require several visits
- Safe and effective
Am I a Candidate for Oral Conscious Sedation?
Dental fears are often a hurdle to resolve for patients in all phases of life. These fears could are caused by past experiences, the need for multiple procedures, or other aspects. Patients in New York, NY may be afraid while being subject to different types of services, from complex dental, jawbone, or gum surgeries to even routine dental cleanings. For a few individuals, just the idea of going to the dentist leads them to be anxious. During your consultation at Jason Kasarsky, DDS, our team will ask about your dental history and recommend an effective approach to sedation that may make your journey toward acquiring a radiant smile more comfortable and free of fears.
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Treatment
Prior to the procedure, the dentist will give the patient a prescription for medication to fill at their pharmacy and take before the procedure. The pill is typically taken up to an hour before the procedure to give the patient time to relax and get comfortable. The sedation level for oral conscious sedation ranges between light and moderate. Patients undergoing less invasive procedures will receive a light sedation that allows them to simply relax, while remaining awake. Patients who are undergoing more complex or lengthy procedures will be given a heavier dose of medication, but the patient will remain awake and relaxed. It is also common that patients undergoing moderate oral sedation fall asleep, but most are easily woken up with a gentle nudge.
Estimate of Cost
The cost of oral conscious sedation varies based on the needs of the patient and the dosage that is given. Most patients pay around $250 for their oral conscious sedation medication.
Conscious Sedation FAQs
How Long Does It Last?
The affect of oral conscious sedation depends on the dose given to the patient. The dentist or anesthesiologist will estimate a safe dosage based on the patient’s height, weight, age, and the length of the procedure.
Can I Drive Home?
The dentist will discuss the amount of medication needed with the patient during their consultation and let the patient know if they will need to arrange for a responsible adult to take them home.
Is It Safe?
Oral conscious sedation is a safe, calming method that has been used to help many patients safely relax during their dental visit. This treatment is used routinely in patients who have trouble relaxing and undergoing dental treatment or if they have a large amount of dental work being done.
Safe Sedation Options
Dr. Kasarsky offers his patients in Manhattan and White Plains the option of oral conscious sedation to help rid them of their anxiety and fear as well as give them the level of relaxation they need to get through their visit. If you have trouble visiting the dentist, call our office to discuss the benefits of oral conscious sedation and if it’s right for you.
