You have made the brave first step of coming in for your sedation consultation and scheduled your sedation dentistry appointment to begin treatment. Now there are several important things to do that will make your appointment and recovery go smoothly. Arrange An Escort: Make sure you have arranged for a trusted companion to bring you to our office and take you home. This person should also stay with you for a few hours after you get home to make sure you are recovering safely

It is estimated that 75 million people in the United States have some degree of dental fear. The severity may range from a mild needle phobia to a full blown post-traumatic stress disorder. If anxiety is causing you to avoid regular dental care, sedation dentistry is a good option for you. Other people that also can benefit from sedation dentistry are patients that have a severe gag reflex. These patients may not be fearful, but avoid going to the dentist because they are sim